On Thu, Jul 05, 2012 at 02:26:02PM +0530, Surabhi Tomar wrote: > > I just got back from Rwanda and Uganda, and systems like this (including > > m-Pesa itself) are ubiquitous. However there are some interesting risks > > associated with them, not so much in stealing individuals credentials, but > > stealing authentication for the kiosks. > > This could very well work in India where the migrant workers have > trouble opening accounts in the urban areas and sending money to > remote areas back home is their primary concern.
How widespread are mobile smartphones (Android, specifically) and cellular coverage in rural India? My guess is that Africa would lead here.
