NFC technology is sound, the interface is good, the partnerships have been formed, but … Will consumers use it?

By Ryan Kline, Contributing Editor

The widely talked about London launch of contactless payment devices is only a little over half of a year in, but London is making news again with its Near Field Communications (NFC) trial. Started in November 2007, major players in the telecommunications, banking and transit markets have come together to test NFC payments in both transit and retail environments.