Apparently, Deutsche Telekom expects NFC-equipped smartphones this year from Samsung, RIM, LG and Apple.
A PowerPoint presentation at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona seen by PhoneScoop says wireless Near Field Communications payment systems are coming soon:
Deutsche Telekom announced that it expects NFC phones in 2011 from Apple, Samsung in Q2, and RIM & LG in Q3. The company expects mobile payments replacing cash to be the most popular use for NFC technology, followed by mobile ticketing for services such as public transportation.
Unfortunately there’s no pictures or further detail. It’s not clear whether Deutsche Telekom has prior knowledge or is just wishful thinking. NFC-equipped iPhones and iPads have been widely rumored.