RCS could be finally justifying its existence
Much-maligned Rich Communication Services (RCS) are said to be proving their worth to advertisers.
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Verizon also entrusts its messaging and RCS to Google
Following in the footsteps of T-Mobile and AT&T, the last of America’s “big three” Verizon announced that Android Messages will be the default bearer of its RCS messaging service from next year.
AT&T is the latest US operator to hand over its messaging to Google
Messages by Google will soon be the default messaging app for all AT&T Android customers in the US, effectively killing attempts by operators to establish their own RCS platform.
American telcos have sounded another death knell for RCS
AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile have pulled the plug on Cross Carrier Messaging Initiative (CCMI), the telcos’ joint initiative to develop an RCS-based cross-carrier rich messaging solution.
Google completes global rollout of RCS for Android
After a decade of false starts Rich Communications Service has hit the mainstream with Google making it available to all Android users.
Google undermines US carrier RCS initiative by launching its own
Less than a month after the four US MNOs announced a joint RCS initiative for Android, Google has decided to launch its own.
Synchronoss unveiled as tech partner for latest US RCS effort
The Cross Carrier Messaging Initiative will use Synchronoss tech in its attempt to make RCS into a useful mainstream alternative to SMS and OTT messaging services.
US operators collaborate in one more effort to make people care about RCS
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon have created the Cross Carrier Messaging Initiative to push the Rich Communications Service standard on Android.
Verizon strengthens commercial messaging platform
After providing call filtering features for free, Verizon is going to update its commercial messaging platform to better protect customers.
RCS is here to stay and doing well
RCS has been touted as a saviour when the SMS value has been destroyed by OTT messaging services, but without much success, but it may finally have find its moment.
A bunch of telecoms predictions for 2019
It’s that time of year again and before we set about the food, booze and pressies with shameless abandon we decided to collate some predictions from the cognoscenti of our industry.
Mavenir places fortunes in hands of big boys and RCS
Mavenir is a business which has been growing steadily over the last few years, capitalizing on the virtualization buzz, though future prospects could ultimately be controlled by the actions of competitors.
Google admits ‘Allo is rubbish and looks to revamp Messages
After years of trying (and failing) to create its own messaging platform to compete with the OTTs, Google has herded together Android device manufacturers to create a new carrier-based service: Chat.
China Mobile and ZTE launch ‘world’s largest’ NFV network
ZTE has announced China Mobile has officially initiated the commercialisation of its rich communication services (RCS) network, which it claims is currently the largest NFV IMS network in the world.
Google signals Android commitment to RCS with Jibe acquisition
Rich Communications Services (RCS) specialist Jibe will be incorporated into the Android team at Google, indicating a major push to promote the messaging technology.
Interop launches European cloud-based IMS and IP service hub
Virtual infrastructure specialist Interop Technologies has opened a European HQ and network operations centre in Dublin to support the launch of Europe’s first end-to-end cloud-based IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) core and IP services suite.
Mavenir CEO says 2015 will see VoLTE, RCS take off in US
Talking at the Mobile World Congress 2015, Pardeep Kohli, CEO of Mavenir, which is to be acquired by Mitel, said he believes both VoLTE and rich communications services (RCS) will take off in the US by the end of the year, claiming operators are keen to move on these quickly.
Mitel agrees deal to acquire Mavenir, targets IP comms growth
Enterprise communications solutions provider Mitel has confirmed it plans to acquire communications network software vendor Mavenir, after entering a definitive merger agreement. The agreement will see Mitel acquire all outstanding shares of Mavenir common stock in a cash and stock deal valued at approximately $560 million.
Telco giants to demonstrate next phase of IP comms at MWC 2015
Some of the world’s leading operators are uniting with rich communication services (RCS) vendor Jibe at Mobile World Congress next week in Barcelona. IP video calling, group chat and sharing will be demonstrated based on platforms developed by Jibe, in sync with RCS specifications laid out by the GSMA.
Survey suggests strong MNO support for RCS
Research published by BICS, the carrier services arm of Belgian incumbent operator Belgacom suggests that more than two thirds of mobile operators will have launched Rich Communications Services (RCS) by the end of next year.
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