[2014-08-27] Bitcoin Startup Piiko Takes On Global Pre-Pay

[erono]

http://paymentweek.com/2014-8-26-bitcoin-startup-piiko-takes-on-global-pre-pay-5445/

Dubai-based Umbrellab launched Piiko in April as the first step in the bitcoin startup incubator’s grand plans to simplify utility payments for the world’s unbanked masses.

Covering mobile plans in over 100 countries including the major markets of US, UK, China, and Brazil, Piiko allows users to add money to their pre-paid mobile phone using the decentralized digital currency.

[Seth Otterstad]

This service solves privacy and security issues.  In Costa Rica, cell provider Movistar does not even encrypt the payment page where you enter credit card information to add credit to your phone number.

[CoinMode]

http://paymentweek.com/2014-8-26-bitcoin-startup-piiko-takes-on-global-pre-pay-5445/

Covering mobile plans in over 100 countries including the major markets of US, UK, China, and Brazil, Piiko allows users to add money to their pre-paid mobile phone using the decentralized digital currency.

This is a giant step in the right direction. Let's give them some free advertising.