Google Play direct carrier billing added for books, music and movies

Google turned to its own social network (Google+) to share the good news. Users in select countries on (again) select mobile networks will be able to pay for mobile content without their credit cards thanks to the wonder of direct carrier billing (which consequently adds all purchases to your monthly phone bill). This is good news for emerging markets as well as for those who are cautious about cyber security when it comes to using their credit cards. The first batch of carriers supporting the capability includes:

•  Germany: T-Mobile, Vodafone
• Italy: Vodafone
• Japan: KDDI, Docomo, Softbank
•  Korea: KT, SKT, LGU+
• Spain: Vodafone
•  UK: T-Mobile, Vodafone
•  US: AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint

I can't wait to see this in Kenya where mobile payment services are highly established and Android is just taking root. I hope that Google is working hand in hand with the like of Safaricom to bring this service over and we will pick it in no time.