Boku mobile payment company will join the Facebook payments platform
Over the past 18 months, the creation of the company Zong mobile payments will soon Facebook Credits in an enviable high popularity, Dell GP952 battery,because for those who want to purchase mobile phones for social games on Facebook and other services to the users of virtual goods, it is the only choice.
However, according to multiple sources, this situation will change later in the week, when Facebook will begin testing Zong competitors Boku, as an alternative means of payment.
However, in the Silicon Valley's top two mobile payment infighting between the various companies, in direct confrontation on Facebook to compete for the consumer to purchase virtual props tip of the iceberg. The two companies have received a large number of investors from leading venture investors - Boku received $ 38,000,000, compared to $ 15,000,000 and Zong. In addition, the two companies became Apple, Google and other large companies are concerned about the acquisition target, these large companies for the emerging field of mobile payments also has a certain interest.
And Facebook, said sources close to increase the means of mobile payment Boku Facebook is very natural thing, which allows users to have a choice in payment. A source pointed out, Dell 312-0634 battery,Facebook executives told Zong and Boku that allows users to choose different ways to buy Facebook Credits for Facebook is very important.
Another source said, Facebook's plan is to use both means of mobile payments for some time, measure the user's preference for them, but Facebook does not think this is a competition between them.
Nevertheless, Zong and Boku think it will evolve into a competition. A person familiar with Boku Strategy, said: "Everything is performance related. Facebook is testing their performance, particularly outside the United States."
Indeed, now the international mobile payments within the payment than the U.S. market is much more important, despite the increased use of the smart phone, the U.S. market for mobile payment services are growing rapidly.
Zong chief executive David? Max (David Marcus), said in an interview today, competition is inevitable. He said: "Every deal needs a large-scale mobile backup solution, especially when each person mobile payment to the extent expected. But we firmly believe that our product is the best platform for Facebook."
Apple and Google with the acquisition of Quattro Wireless and Admob, as performance will be the focus of a potential acquirer. Although the two companies have declared wish to remain independent, Dell M911G battery,but many predict they will eventually be acquired.
In addition to Google and Apple, other companies such as Amazon, eBay's Paypal and many credit card companies may also buy them.
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