Atos Origin has partnered with three major French mobile carriers to form a new joint venture known as “Buyster”. The JV will develop, market and operate a new mobile payment system in France, say the companies in the joint statement.

Bjuyster payment solution will be accessible to customers in France starting mid-2011. To launch the solution the three French mobile operators (Bouygues Telecom, Orange and SFR) and Atos Origin joined their forces and expertise through Atos Worldline, a European leader in electronic transactions and secure payments.

The new solution is being backed by major online French retailers, including Aquarelle, Brandalley, Darty and Rue du Commerce.