Mobile Payment (MCommerce) refers to any transaction with monetary value that is conducted via a mobile telecommunications network. Players from all economic sectors are anticipating that m-commerce will increase customer acquisition and retention and generate new revenue opportunities. Payment Exchange acquiring infrastructure allows transactions to be initiated through mobile phones. The Chief Executive of Emtel, Mr. Shyam Roy said, “Emtel Ltd is the leading innovator in technology and service in Mauritius. With its GSM, 3G, HSDPA and WIMax networks, it provides a one-stop-shop for all telecommunications needs in Mauritius, such as mobile, international and data. Emtel is constantly looking into ways and means of making life easier for the consumers. The Emtel has become, today, an essential tool in the hands of consumers. The Emtel has evolved constantly from being a tool to make voice calls only to a tool that enables sending SMS, connecting to the internet at high speed, communicating on emails, accessing latest news via Emtel Wap site, sharing pictures and making video calls. In the use of an Emtel phone as a payment mode, Emtel Epin was introduced as a paperless reload for prepaid accounts, as a first in Mauritius since November 2006. Same was introduced for payments for purchase of ring tones etc. We are now pleased to announce that Emtel will introduce the full mobile payment (m-payment) concept very soon together with its partner, Payment Exchange (PEX). This new system will allow consumers to use their Emtel in numerous payment modes such as settlement of bills, purchase items and pay via the Emtel phone. Challenge the imagination with Emtel.“