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Isis Launches In Austin, Salt Lake City

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Isis, a mobile commerce joint venture created by AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile USA and Verizon Wireless, have launched the Isis Mobile Wallet in Austin and Salt Lake City. Consumers can visit their AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon retail location and select from nine Isis Ready  handsets, with an expected 11 additional handsets coming to market by year end.

How to Get Started With the Isis Mobile Wallet:

  1. Visit an AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile USA or Verizon Wireless retail store in Austin or Salt Lake City to receive a secure element SIM and ensure your handset model is Isis Ready
  2. Download the Isis Mobile Wallet application from Google Play
  3. Load an eligible American Express, Capital One or Chase credit card into the Isis Mobile Wallet or get started with the Isis Cash  card that comes in every Wallet.
  4. Get out and get tapping at any of the hundreds of locations across Austin and Salt Lake City where contactless payments are accepted, a full list of which can be found at www.paywithisis.com.

Isis is a joint venture between AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile USA and Verizon Wireless, and is based in New York City. The venture is chartered with building Isis, a national mobile commerce venture.  The Isis  mobile commerce network will be available to all merchants, banks, payment networks and mobile carriers.

Upload: 11-04-12

 

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