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A whole new meaning of “pay-by-phone”

TORONTO - Rogers Wireless has teamed up with RBC and Visa to launch a mobile phone payment pilot program which will allow Canadians to make secure purchases using their mobile phone, the companies announced today. Designed to be a fast and convenient way for customers to pay for small purchases, pilot participants will be issued specially-equipped Motorola mobile phones that can simply be waved at Visa payWave-enabled checkout readers at select retail stores and quick-service restaurants in Toronto's downtown core. "As Canada's largest wireless provider, Rogers Wireless is continually seeking ways to provide our customers with new and innovative services...