Verizon and Google team up to bring enhanced messaging services to Android users
20 Julio 2021 - 8:30AM
Verizon announced a collaboration with Google to expand advanced
messaging services to Android users in the U.S. starting next year
using the Messages by Google app. The service is based on the Rich
Communications Service (RCS) standard, which provides a more
interactive and modern messaging experience right from Messages by
Google.
“Our customers depend on us to provide a reliable, advanced and
simple messaging platform to stay in touch with the people that
matter the most in their lives,” said Ronan Dunne, executive vice
president and CEO of Verizon Consumer Group. “By working with
Google, Verizon will offer our Android users a robust messaging
experience that allows them to engage with loved ones, brands and
businesses in new and innovative ways.”
Through this collaboration, Messages will work with Verizon’s
network and RCS messaging service to provide a seamless experience
for Android users. In addition, Google will work with Verizon to
provide a robust business-to-consumer messaging ecosystem using
RCS.
“Verizon and Google have been working together on Android since
the early days of smartphones, and we’re excited to be working with
Verizon today to bring a modern-messaging experience to our users,”
said Hiroshi Lockheimer, Google’s senior vice president of
Platforms & Ecosystems.
Messages by Google will be preloaded, starting next year, on all
Verizon Android devices, enabling consumers to enjoy rich messaging
features, such as sending and receiving higher-quality photos and
videos, chatting over Wi-Fi or data, knowing when your message is
read, enjoying more dynamic and engaging group chats, and securely
chatting with other Messages users in available one-on-one
conversations with end-to-end encryption.
Businesses will also be able to build and manage messaging to
more effectively reach their customers. RCS will allow Verizon
Android users the option to easily connect with businesses to
purchase products, make reservations, ask questions and more.
The RCS standard has been building momentum across the globe
with more than 444 million monthly active users in 60 countries
according to GSMA. As networks continue to become interconnected,
Android users in the U.S. will enjoy a better, more advanced
messaging experience as they interact with each other and
businesses on networks that support the RCS standard.
Customers using Verizon's Message+ app will also get full access
to RCS capabilities by the end of the year, including embedded
high-res pictures and videos, real-time conversation notifications,
animated GIFs and more.
To learn more about Messages by Google, visit
messages.google.com.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on
June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of
technology, communications, information and entertainment products
and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence
around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $128.3 billion in
2020. The company offers data, video and voice services and
solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering
on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity,
security and control.
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