Android Empowers Global Mobile Operators to Deliver Premium Experiences to Users

March 2, 2026 – MWC26 Barcelona – Android today announced the launch of a new program, Android Network Ready to seamlessly bring premium Android services and experiences to a wider number of global carriers and Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). By opening the world of Android’s rich technology to more partners than ever before, this program provides the foundation for more helpful and reliable mobile experiences globally.

Delivering Premium User Experiences with Helpful Features

Now, a wider range of carriers can provide their customers with the high-quality, premium Android experiences they have come to expect for their devices out-of-the-box. By using GSMA standardized entitlement infrastructure, carriers can modernize operations, drive new revenue, decrease churn, and increase user satisfaction. Android Network Ready utilizes a standardized process to streamline the launch of advanced features providing the foundation for a more delightful experience for users and more revenue opportunities for carriers.

Eligible carriers can expect a supported and streamlined onboarding experience where Google support guides the integration, testing, and validation process, which typically takes months.

The program empowers carriers to expand their service portfolios with a suite of advanced capabilities including:

• Modern Messaging with RCS: Helps carriers stay competitive by offering the rich, modern communication features consumers enjoy, making every interaction more helpful and expressive.
• Seamless eSIM Management: Removes the friction of physical cards by automating the onboarding process, allowing for a smooth and entirely digital, customer-centric setup experience.
• Satellite Connectivity: Provides users with essential peace of mind by offering expanded coverage options in remote areas where traditional signals may fail.
• Core Reliability: Streamlined access to Phone Number Verification ensures users stay connected and secure.
   

“The world of Android is most powerful when it’s accessible to everyone,” said Elmar Weber, Vice President and General Manager of Android & Business Communication, Google. “By democratizing access to these premium services with Android Network Ready, we’re not just helping carriers modernize their operations; we’re ensuring that users everywhere can enjoy the peace of mind and ubiquitous connectivity that Android provides.”

Empowering Carriers and MVNOs to Modernize Operations

The Android Network Ready program enables carriers and MVNOs to modernize their operations while improving the customer journey. By utilizing entitlement servers to help automate the onboarding process, carriers can significantly reduce their customer support load as users transition to intuitive, self-service models. Beyond operational efficiency, the program unlocks new revenue-driving experiences:

• RCS for Business (RBM): Enables carriers to offer branded business messaging as a clear growth driver.
• Secure Phone Number Verification: Offers a carrier-based alternative to traditional SMS verification, adding a layer of security and trust for businesses and users alike.

Giving More Users Access to Android Services

By removing barriers and making the adoption of these Android services seamless, Android Network Ready helps ensure that carriers and MVNOs have access to the latest in convenience, safety, and connectivity features. Whether it is the safety of satellite connectivity in a remote location or the convenience of an automated eSIM transfer, this program helps bring Android’s rich technology to more users than ever before.

To learn more about Android Network Ready, mobile operators can reach out to: android-network-ready-support@google.com.

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