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Big four networks team up for mobile payments

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Rik:
Yup. Royal Bank of Scotland over Prestel. :)

Simon:
I remember using Prestel at my local library in the early 80s.  I don't think it was ever made for home use, was it?

sam:
yeah, I don't trust mobile payments... sounds rather messy.

Rik:

--- Quote from: Simon on June 17, 2011, 19:40 ---I remember using Prestel at my local library in the early 80s.  I don't think it was ever made for home use, was it?

--- End quote ---

Yes, the BBC Micro, in particular, had a dedicated adaptor (aka modem) running at 1200/75 baud.

Simon:
Probably cost a fortune to buy and to run. 

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