According to a statement, Isis plans to release another 11 Isis-ready smartphones by the end of the year. In an effort to quicken a future filled with mobile payments, (and likely to get an early slice of what looks to be a very promising pie) AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon launched Isis in November of 2010. Since this time, Isis has been busy working with some powerful partners and a few large retailers. Starting today, Isis users in Austin and Salt Lake can use Isis to buy running shoes at either Foot Locker or Sports Authority, then don them and make a quick jog to McDonald’s where they can pay for a milkshake with their Isis enabled NFC device. The company has also teamed up with financial heavyweights American Express, Capital One, Chase and Visa. These companies plan to make their credit and debit cards available via Isis, enabling payment via the mobile wallet app.
“Isis’ open approach directly aligns with Visa’s strategy of enabling consumers to make mobile payments with whatever device they choose using the trusted accounts they already have.”
Isis also announced the first 9 phones which will be available to work with their new mobile payment system today. AT&T customers will be able to make mobile payments with this new service on the HTC One X, the LG Espace and Samsung Exhilarate, Rugby Pro and the popular Galaxy S III.
A full list of these Isis-compatible locations can be found at paywithisis.com, such as 7-Eleven gas stations, fast food chains and several local businesses. Red Orbit
