China’s mobile phone maker Yulong Computer Telecommunication Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. has joined the Near Field Communication (NFC) Forum as an Implementer Member.

Yulong has invested a lot in the development of NFC terminals. At present, the company has completed the development of a prototype and is expected to launch its first NFC handset, under the brand name “Coolpad”, by the end of this year. Yulong has currently teamed with Chinese telecom operators, banks, and public transportation agencies for the testing and commercial use of NFC handsets.

In August the NFC Forum introduced a new membership level called “Implementer” designed to further the NFC ecosystem and broaden the organization’s global reach. The Implementer membership is targeted at companies directly implementing NFC solutions in the field worldwide.