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Any services out there that allow payment for goods through a simple SMS/phone call instead of PayPal etc.

I have seen them on some big gaming sites like RuneScape for membership.

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There are three common ways to bill by mobile: charging the user’s phone bill via carrier/direct carrier billing, using premium-rate voice/IVR lines, or region-specific mobile-money/USSD flows. Each has different setup, fees and legal requirements, so pick the model that matches the product (micropayments and digital goods work best with carrier billing; higher-value items usually need other methods).

Practical checklist before you start:

  • Define target countries and volumes. Carrier billing availability and rules differ by market.
  • Confirm legal and content restrictions (age checks, gambling/adult rules, subscription law). Many markets require explicit opt-in and simple unsubscribe commands.
  • Use a carrier-billing/aggregator partner. They handle contracts with operators, provisioning (shortcodes/keywords), KYC, reporting and settlement. Expect provisioning lead times and setup fees.
  • Choose shortcode vs long number vs voice carefully. Shortcodes give the cleanest UX but cost more and take time to provision; shared shortcodes are cheaper but impose keyword limits.
  • Implement server-side confirmation, delivery/charge receipts, logging and reconciliation. Test thoroughly in a sandbox before going live.

Key cautions:

  • Aggregator/carrier cuts can be large; margin calculations must include their share plus settlement delays.
  • Refunds and disputes are more complex than card payments. Keep clear audit trails and user confirmations.
  • For unsupported markets provide a fallback mobile-optimized checkout or wallet option.

As requested a simple alternative, and building on the pointers from and about mobile billing, start by mapping countries and transaction sizes, get multiple aggregator quotes, confirm legal constraints, and run a sandbox pilot before full rollout.

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Now a days your network service provider allows you to pay your bills through cell phones an many other interesting services.

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