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Total Call Settles with California Attorney General
Pays $450,000 to End Action
by Gene Retske
“Big 7” calling card producer, Total Call International, of Los Angeles, has agreed to pay penalties and costs of $450,000 and a $1.5 million gross profit margin reduction to end a two year enforcement action by the California Attorney General and the Public Utilities Commission.
5 Minutes With Farhan Ahmad
Director of Emerging Markets & Strategic Business Development, Discover
by Gene Retske
From his lofty post, Ahmad has a unique view of the mobile payments market. He is responsible for developing and implementing Discover Network’s strategy for emerging markets and initiatives, including mobile payments and services, decoupled debit and RFID/NFC payments. In plain English, Ahmad has to develop products and programs to build Discover’s revenue and profitability in prepaid. He shared his thoughts with TPP’s Gene Retske. Be forewarned, Ahmad is passionate about prepaid and emerging payments.
Banking Goes Mobile
New Payment Apps Propel Mobile Services
by Arlene Hauben
Consumer demand for faster, easier ways to move money via a wireless device is broadening the mobile banking landscape. Bold new options in personal financial services for an on-the-go society are being tied to the cell phone for any time, any where banking. Money has gone mobile. Are we headed toward a cashless society? Read on and weigh in.
Today’s Gift Card Opportunities
Programs Can Still Enhance Sales and Customer Relationships
by Rivka Gewirtz Little
The retail market may seem as if it is overflowing with gift cards, but there are still opportunities for small and midsized companies to launch gift card campaigns as well as for larger companies to expand their programs. What’s more, according to Contributing Editor, Rivka Gewirtz Little, with technical advancements, it’s easier than ever for small or midsized retailers to launch their own closed-loop gift card campaigns, as well as to become so-called gift card malls selling third-party cards. Get over to page 22 and get in on the gift card market.
5 Minutes With Farhan Ahmad
The Retske Report: Helter Skelter
ekit Offers Dual-Number SIM Card to Partners
ICC Worldwide Offers New Online Service
Multi-Generational Habits of Cell Phone Users
New Telecom Coalition Formed to Deal with USF Issues
Page Plus Launches New Text Messaging Plan
Prepaid Keeps the Wireless Market Growing in 1Q09
Prepaid Telecom in Brief
Prepaid Wireless Roundup
T-Mobile Obtains Injunctions Against Traffickers
T-Mobile Offers ‘Mobile Makeovers’
Total Call Settles with California Attorney General
Banking Goes Mobile
Check Into Cash Partners With Fiserv
MasterCard Mobile MoneySend Platform Set To Go Live
MoneyGram and AccountNow Launch Visa Prepaid Card
Payments & Processing in Brief
Prepaid Cards Under Assault
SmartCard Marketing Systems Inks “Green” Deal
TransCard Lands Cross-Border Fuel Processing Deal
Wright Express Completes NFC Mobile Payment Pilot
Coinstar Adds Prepaid Online Gaming Cards to Offerings
D&K Group Introduces New PVC Card Laminating Film
Gift Cards & Promotions in Brief
Mocapay Launches New Mobile Gift Application
Plastic Jungle Pays More for Unused Gift Cards
Springbok Launches EZspend Virtual Prepaid Accounts
Today’s Gift Card Opportunities
TruCash Motivates Travel Agents with Brand Loyalty

TransCard Launches PULSE Network
Total Call Mobile Offers Free International Calling
iPayStation and PrepaidWireless.com Partner
Stratos Global Selects PhoenixSoft
Rixty’s Payment System Available at Over 10,000 Retail Locations
Virgin Mobile USA Announces 2009 "FreeFest"
ESTOS, Dialogic Provide New Microsoft Server Solution
IDT Buys Distribution Company

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