Quote from: Realpra on April 18, 2012, 05:13:55 PM

Yes text works, but how will you do that with some old old phone?

1. You can't install new programs; they hardly have an "app store".
2. Texting to a site/office that will hold your wallet and send txs for you would work, but introduces hassle for the payer (typing time) and a host of fees and security concerns.

Good insights, but remember that when you have to walk miles to move money, SMS is a godsend! It's all relative. Google "Mpesa" The heavy work would have to be done on the delivery side, so that people are sending identifying information and transactions amounts to the middle office. There is also the possibility of using SIM cards (Unlike the US, SIM Cards are the norm in most countries). What do you think of:

http://gigaom.com/mobile/facebook-sim-card-uses-sms-gemalto/