50+ carriers using integrated billing for their BlackBerry App World store

WATERLOO - More than 50 carriers have implemented integrated carrier billing on the BlackBerry App World storefront for their customers says RIM. Integrated carrier billing enables a customer to purchase apps or digital goods on their BlackBerry smartphone, and have the purchases put directly on their regular monthly bill from their carrier. Integrated carrier billing is also integrated with the BlackBerry Payment Service, which enables developers and content providers to offer in-app purchases (such as additional levels in a game), as well as supporting one-off and recurring (subscription-based) purchases, without interrupting the customer's app experience. Carrier billing services have proven...