For application developers who want complete control over how much they charge for their applications and don’t want to rely on one major platform, there is good news.
Bango is one solution that works across Blackberry’s, Window’s Mobile, iPhone, and Nokia/Symbian. Using credit cards, PayPal or operator billing, developers can collect payments from users.
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Another in-app mobile billing provider is Paythru. Without having to leave the application, consumers can pay a fee or upgrade to a premium version of the application without having to go to a separate payment site.
So are developers allowed to circumvene Apple’s and Android’s default payment system and Market Developer Distribution Agreements?
With Google Android and other platforms, yes. However, Apple does not allow you to download digital content to the iPhone if you try using another in-app mobile billing solution other than iTunes (App Store).
For a list of general Mobile Payment Service Providers (just pay by mobile for a good or service and not through an aplication), click here. To download free mobile directories like Mobile Ad Networks, Mobile Analytics Companies, Mobile Search Companies, and In-game ad networks, click here.
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Eric Melchor, Founder – FoneGigs
I have used txtNation for a while now for all my Premium In-App billing and mobile payment services.
They are good.