NFC (Near Field Communication) is a term that is used mostly within the RFID industry, but there's a plan [Contactless News] to let the public know more about the technology. The first step has been to conduct numerous trials in a number of countries, including the USA, where trials have included NFC payment options for sports fans at stadiums and transit fare payment for passengers. These options have been in the form NFC-enabled cell phones, wristbands, and cards. The phones used in some of the trials have been from Nokia, a company that recently bought an RFID technology manufacturer.