IP Services

The GSMA have issued the following NFC and M-Payment related Press Releases.

The GSM Association's IP Service related projects are focused on the commercial and technical elements necessary for users to truly enjoy the full benefit of a mobile IP world. Key service projects include:

• Personal Instant Messaging - instant messaging for mobile users.


• Video Share - sending live video as part of a conversation. With Video Share, users of 3G mobile terminals can send live video pictures to someone and talk to them at the same time. This enables anyone to share a live, visual experience with friends or colleagues: live images of a fantastic holiday location, family groups at special celebrations or views of a potential construction site with only one hour left to sign the land purchase deal.


• Push to Talk - mobile phones are used like walkie-talkies by just pushing a button This service allows people to use their phones as walkie-talkies, merely pushing a button to talk to another user or group of users. Users can check whether their 'buddies' (people pre-selected from their contacts' list) are connected before activating the service. Only one person can talk at a time and all other participants hear the speech.