ClearSky and Vibes Sign Groundbreaking RCS for Business Agreement, Opening New Revenue Streams for Regional Carriers
Building on their successful collaboration in the A2P messaging space, this agreement makes ClearSky the first and only non-carrier entity able to execute RCS agreements directly with aggregators on behalf of regional carriers, creating a brand-new path to revenue for the underserved regional operator market.
'Vibes is pioneering the future of RCS messaging and has always valued our relationship with ClearSky as a strategic way to reach the regional carrier space,' said Jack Philbin, CEO of Vibes. 'This was a natural extension of our growing partnership.'
The complexity of RCS compliance made this agreement both groundbreaking and challenging. 'Vibes has always been a hyper-compliant organization, and their team's commitment to getting the language right was critical,' said Ron Willett, VP & GM of ClearSky. 'Just as we were wrapping things up, definitions changed again. That's when the real value of Vibes' expertise came through.'
This announcement marks a major milestone in the evolution of RCS messaging. As a result of this partnership, ClearSky will now sign RCS agreements with all major aggregators—offering its regional carrier partners a new, future-facing revenue stream without the complexity of direct integrations.
About Vibes
Vibes' mobile-first platform creates personal, revenue-driving and long-term mobile engagement between consumers and the world-class brands they love. Industry leaders like Chipotle, Kohl's and Polo Ralph Lauren use Vibes to grow customer relationships with relevant, high-volume mobile messaging and mobile wallet marketing on a global scale. For more information, visit www.vibes.com.
About ClearSky Technologies
ClearSky Technologies provides mobile messaging, network optimization, and authentication solutions to regional wireless carriers across North America. With over two decades of telecom experience, ClearSky helps carriers monetize messaging traffic, improve network performance, and deliver modern mobile services at scale. Learn more at www.csky.com.
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