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Sony adds mobile carrier billing in Canada for PlayStation gamers

Sony Network Entertainment International LLC and Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC today announced Canadian PlayStation users can top up their account wallet for the console's digital store using participating mobile networks thanks to its partnership with mobile carrier billing company Boku.

Sony did not reveal in the press release which mobile networks support the service.

From the launch screen, wallet top-ups with mobile billing can be made through the PlayStation Store on PS3 systems or account management via the Sony Entertainment Network website. Customers can choose "mobile" as the payment option, enter their mobile phone number, and respond via SMS to confirm the wallet top-up. The wallet top-up charge will appear on their next mobile phone bill, or is debited against their prepaid account.

"Offering customers the best entertainment content across the PlayStation Store and Sony Entertainment Network is our top priority," Eric Lempel, vice president of Sony Network Entertainment International, said in a press release. "Mobile billing is another secure and convenient way for users to fund their wallet for immediate access to the content they want."