SLA Digital this week announced its first integration with Google Play for direct carrier billing with an unnamed mobile network operator, according to a press release. 

SLA said the unnamed operator is using its proprietary Digital Services Platform to launch carrier billing on Google Play.

SLA expects further live operator connections to Google Play for direct carrier billing in the coming year, according to the announcement.

"SLA Digital's partnership with global and local app stores and merchants is key to our success as a leading worldwide Digital Services enablement provider," Nic Stirk, CEO at SLA Digita, said in a statement. "At SLA Digital, we are excited to announce our involvement in this integration with Google Play. We are providing connectivity to a number of other app stores like Microsoft and Samsung via carrier billing and this announcement marks another strategic milestone for the company as we continue to launch carrier billing across Europe, the Middle East and Asia for both mobile operators and merchants alike."