M - Pesa has already taken the first steps in integrating with
the dominant cellular carrier in Afghanistan, Roshan, so it's just a matter of time before a service like Kipochi hits the market.
A UK release would present some challenges for Amazon, the
dominant standard for
cellular communication in the UK is Global System for Mobile (GSM) whereas in the US it is Evolution Data Optimized (EVDO), Amazon would also have to negotiate a contract with a UK
carrier.