Nokia has announced its third fully integrated Near Field Communication (NFC) device -- the Nokia 6216 classic. The new arrival is Nokia's first SIM-based NFC device which enables operators to build NFC services on to the SIM card,reports efytimes.
With NFC, consumers will benefit from greater ease of use, more convenient sharing of content - such as images, Web links, audio files or contact data - as well as secure payment and ticketing transactions, all with just one tap of the device.
"The Nokia 6216 classic will be amongst the first commercial devices in the market complying with operator requirements using the SIM card in connection to secure transactions with Near Field Communications," said Jeremy Belostock, head, near field communications, Nokia. "With the Nokia 6216 classic in your pocket and the ticketing applications on the SIM, you can replace the multitude of cards in your wallet. Having the applications on the SIM, consumers can bring their secure applications to their next Nokia NFC-enabled phone."
Owner's credit card information can be stored securely on the SIM card and waving the device in front of a contactless terminal enables quick payment and simple ticketing services.
In addition to the NFC technology, the Nokia 6216 classic comes with a digital camera, bright display, stereo FM radio and music player, 3G connectivity and a microSD slot which is expandable up to 8GB.
The Nokia 6216 classic is expected to start shipping in the third quarter of 2009 in select markets with an estimated retail price of €150 before taxes and subsidies.
