Azure Communication Services is now Generally Available in Azure Government

We’re excited to announce that Azure Communication Services (ACS) is now Generally Available in Azure Government, including Video and Chat capabilities. This milestone empowers U.S. government agencies and their partners to deliver modern, secure, and compliant communication experiences - all within their own applications. From telehealth and virtual hearings to workforce collaboration and citizen engagement, ACS makes it possible to build trusted digital services that bring people together wherever they are.

Empowering Government Missions

With ACS now available in Azure Government, agencies can:

• Enhance citizen experiences – Enable secure video appointments, real-time case updates, and virtual assistance that improve accessibility and satisfaction.
• Support mission-critical operations – Facilitate remote collaboration for defense, justice, and healthcare agencies while maintaining the highest standards of security.
• Accelerate digital transformation – Embed communications directly into existing apps and workflows to reduce complexity and improve efficiency.
• Stay compliant by design – ACS in Azure Government inherits critical certifications, including FedRAMP High, giving agencies confidence in meeting regulatory and compliance obligations.

Why this matters

Government agencies are under pressure to deliver services faster, more securely, and more inclusively. ACS in Azure Government provides the tools to do just that—helping leaders modernize engagement, empower employees, and deliver better outcomes for citizens and mission partners.

Get started today

Learn how your organization can take advantage of ACS in Azure Government by visiting the Azure Communication Services documentation.

With Azure Communication Services now generally available in Azure Government, agencies have a powerful new way to build secure, scalable, and citizen-centric communication solutions - all backed by the trusted Azure Government cloud.