Verizon and Google have announced a partnership to make RCS the default messaging format for Android users starting in 2022.
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Verizon announced the change today, saying it will begin shipping phones with Google Messages pre-installed starting in 2022. The move will give more customers access to Rich Communication Service (RCS) by default, a move we’ve already seen from AT&T and T-Mobile.
“Our customers trust us to provide a reliable, sophisticated and simple messaging platform that helps them stay connected with the people who matter most in their lives,” said Ronan Dunne, executive vice president and CEO of Verizon Consumer Group, in the official announcement.
“By working with Google, Verizon can offer its Android users a robust messaging experience that allows them to connect with loved ones, brands and businesses in new and innovative ways.”
