Key Statistics
Global RCS for Business mobile operator revenue in 2026
Global RCS for Business mobile operator revenue in 2030
Global RCS for Business mobile operator revenue growth 2026-2030
Forecast period
Overview
Our comprehensive RCS for Business research suite provides an in‑depth evaluation of a market poised for rapid expansion over the next five years. It equips stakeholders with clear insight into the most significant opportunities emerging over the next two years. This leading study also analyses the primary drivers shaping the RCS for Business landscape in 2026, including Apple’s ongoing roll-out of RCS for Business on iPhones, increasing support from mobile operators, and the growing presence of third‑party verification authorities across global markets.
The report includes several different options that can be purchased separately. These include access to market forecasts for RCS Business–capable mobile subscribers, messaging traffic, and associated revenue; with detailed breakdowns by use case and key industry verticals.
It also includes a comprehensive study of the market trends and opportunities, as well as a Competitor Leaderboard document containing an extensive analysis of the major vendors in the market. The coverage can also be purchased as a full research suite; containing all these elements and including a substantial discount.
The study provides strategic recommendations for mobile operators on how to set themselves up for success with RCS for Business in 2026, including which partnerships to prioritise, how to monetise effectively, and how to stay ahead of emerging fraud.
All report content is delivered in the English language.
- Market Dynamics: delivers detailed insight into the RCS for Business landscape; evaluating the key drivers of future growth, including Apple’s ongoing roll-out of RCS for Business on iPhones, emerging Person-to-Application (P2A) use cases, and the expanding role of third‑party verification authorities worldwide. The analysis includes regional assessments of market growth and the factors influencing adoption in key markets. The research also features a Future Leaders Index evaluating eight vendors providing RCS for Business operator-managed services; classified as Future Leaders, Niche Specialists, Emulators, or Early‑stage Vendors.
- Key Takeaways & Strategic Recommendations: an in‑depth analysis of major development opportunities, emerging industry trends, and core findings within the RCS for Business market, accompanied by actionable strategic recommendations tailored for stakeholders.
- Benchmark Industry Forecasts: this section provides market sizing and five‑year forecasts for the RCS for Business market, covering RCS for Business-capable mobile subscribers, total traffic volume, and revenue for both operators and platforms.
- Juniper Research Competitor Leaderboard: key industry player capability and capacity assessment for 17 RCS for Business vendors, via the Juniper Research Competitor Leaderboard.
Research Deliverables
Market Data & Forecasts PDF Report
A comprehensive analysis of the current market landscape, alongside strategic recommendations and a walk-through of the forecasts.
Interactive Forecast Excel
Full 5-year forecasts for every available market metric provided in Excel format, with interactive 'What If' and scenario tools.
harvest Online Data Platform
Access the very latest data in our exclusive online data platform, harvest. All the data from Excel, with frequent updates and a more user-friendly interface.
Market Trends & Strategies Report
A comprehensive analysis of the current market landscape, alongside strategic recommendations.
Competitor Leaderboard Report
Provides a visual representation of the competitive positioning of the leaders within the market.
The market-leading research suite for the RCS for Business Market includes access to the full set of market forecast data of 260 tables and more than 160,000 datapoints. Metrics in the research suite include:
- RCS for Business-capable Mobile Subscribers
- RCS for Business Messaging Traffic
- RCS for Business Operator Revenue
- RCS for Business Platform Revenue
The forecast offers the following market vertical splits:
- Banking & Finance
- Healthcare
- Retail & eCommerce
- Travel & Hospitality
- Telecommunications
- Other
These market verticals are further split by use case:
- Authentication
- Transactional
- Marketing & Promotional
- Conversational Engagement
Juniper Research Interactive Forecast Excel contains the following functionality:
- Statistics Analysis: users benefit from the ability to search for specific metrics; displayed for all regions and countries across the data period. Graphs are easily modified and can be exported to the clipboard.
- Country Data Tool: this tool allows users to look at metrics for all key regions and countries in the forecast period. Users can refine the metrics displayed via a search bar.
- Country Comparison Tool: users can select and compare different countries. The ability to export graphs is included in this tool.
- What-if Analysis: here, users can compare forecast metrics against their own assumptions, via five interactive scenarios.
This market study assesses the RCS for Business landscape in detail; assessing the key factors driving market growth, including Apple’s ongoing roll-out of RCS for Business on iPhones, emerging P2A use cases, and the expanding role of third‑party verification authorities worldwide.
It offers strategic recommendations to help mobile operators maximise their success in the RCS for Business market in 2026, including guidance on monetising conversational use cases, which partnerships to prioritise, and how to position the channel to drive enterprise interest and adoption. In addition, it provides actionable advice for RCS for Business platform vendors on supporting enterprise onboarding, and outlines the essential tools and capabilities required to accelerate adoption of the channel for high‑value use cases.
The report also includes a Future Leaders Index, which assesses eight vendors providing RCS Business Managed Services for mobile operators, including capabilities such as traffic visibility and financial reconciliation support. Vendors are positioned as Future Leaders, Niche Specialists, Emulators, or Early-stage vendors based on their disruptive and growth potential.
Juniper Research’s Future Leaders Index for RCS Operator-managed Services includes the following key players:
- Gupshup (Dotgo)
- Infobip
- Interop Technologies
- Openmind Networks
- Sinch
- Tanla Platforms
- TelcoGuard
- TOMIA
Our RCS for Business market study includes a Competitor Leaderboard report, which provides detailed evaluation and market positioning of 17 vendors in the space. The vendors are positioned as an Established Leader, Leading Challenger, or Disruptor and Challenger based on product and capability assessments.
Juniper Research’s Vendor Competitor Leaderboard for RCS for Business includes the following key players:
- CM.com
- Comviva
- GMS (Global Message Services)
- Gupshup
- Infobip
- LINK Mobility
- nativeMsg
- Proximus Global
- Sinch
- Smartping
- Soprano Design
- Syniverse
- Tata Communications
- Tanla Platforms
- Twilio
- Vibes
- Vonage
This report is centred around the Juniper Research Competitor Leaderboard; a vendor positioning tool that provides an at-a-glance view of the competitive landscape in a market, backed by robust methodology.
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