Solved: What is RCS messaging?

Paula12 · ‎05-12-2023

I received a message to say that RCS messaging will no longer be supported. What is it?

MI5 · ‎05-12-2023

It's an enhanced messaging service similar to iMessage on Apple devices.

To use it on Android you will need to use the Google message app.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/what-is-rcs-messaging/

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MI5 · ‎05-12-2023

@Paula12

It's an enhanced messaging service similar to iMessage on Apple devices.

To use it on Android you will need to use the Google message app.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/what-is-rcs-messaging/

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Enlli · ‎05-12-2023

See also

https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Welcome-News/RCS-An-Update-from-O2/m-p/1656507#M40908

This is not O2 and we are all customers here similar to yourself and cannot answer account type queries.

Paula12 · ‎05-12-2023

Thank you. That's a really helpful link.

MI5 · ‎05-12-2023

Welcome @Paula12

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