Verizon, Google to offer advanced messaging technology

Google Messages will work with Verizon’s network and RCS messaging service to provide a seamless experience for Android users

Verizon on Tuesday announced its collaboration with Google to offer an advanced messaging technology to its Android users in the U.S. starting next year using the Messages by Google app.

With this collaboration, Google Messages will work with Verizon’s network and RCS (Rich Communications Service) messaging service to provide a seamless experience for Android users. Additionally, the duo will work closely to provide a robust business-to-consumer messaging ecosystem using RCS.

Commenting on the collaboration, Ronan Dunne, executive vice president and CEO of Verizon Consumer Group said: 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.

Moreover, RCS will allow Verizon Android users the option to easily connect with businesses to purchase products, make reservations, ask questions and more.

In a press release, Verizon said: 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.

RCS interoperability is important as it will ensure that RCS messages sent from one Android phone will show up properly on another Android phone that’s on a different network altogether.

Google’s senior vice president of Platforms & Ecosystems, Hiroshi Lockheimer said: 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.