VodafoneThree has announced a new wholesale agreement with Google to expand Rich Communication Services (RCS) to non-Android devices on consumer price plans from Spring 2027.
VodafoneThree has announced a new wholesale agreement with Google to expand Rich Communication Services (RCS) to non-Android devices on consumer price plans from Spring 2027.
The agreement will extend RCS to more customers on VodafoneThree’s brands, providing a richer and more interactive experience directly through customers’ existing messaging inbox.
RCS delivers advanced mobile messaging and branded two-way business communication capabilities natively, without requiring an additional app download. Combining carrier-backed verification, encryption in transit, and the speed and ubiquity of SMS with the richness of a mobile app, it offers:
As part of the agreement, Vodafone and VOXI customers with compatible devices across consumer price plans, pay-as-you-go, and SIM-only price plans will access the service. RCS also unlocks new enterprise opportunities through branded, interactive campaigns for business customers. Meanwhile, dedicated enterprise capabilities and RCS for Business tools will be expanded to Vodafone Business compatible devices at a later date. The service is already active for Three customers.
We’re pleased to be extending our partnership with Google to bring RCS to more of our customers. Our focus is on making richer and more interactive messaging available across a broader range of devices, while creating new opportunities for businesses to engage with their customers in a trusted and interactive manner.
Snehal Bhudia, Wholesale MVNOs & Carrier Services Director, VodafoneThree
We are thrilled to collaborate with VodafoneThree to bring modern RCS messaging capabilities to even more users. This expanded partnership represents a significant step forward in offering seamless, feature-rich communication experiences across all devices and will deliver a trusted messaging environment for even more mobile users across the UK.
Hugo Somersham-Jones, Head of RCS & Connectivity Partnerships EMEA, Google
