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RFID vs. NFC: What’s the Difference?

Both are wireless communication technologies that power the Internet of Things (IoT).

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy editor, New York Post

What’s the difference between RFID and NFC? To be honest, that’s a really common question. RFID (radio frequency identification) and NFC (near field communication) are both wireless communication technologies that power the Internet of Things (IoT). The technologies can be used in everything from access control to asset tracking to payment.   RFID Think of RFID as a one-way conversation: an unpowered RFID tag can provide information when scanned by a powered RFID reader, typically at dista...

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