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Set up RCS Messaging on iPhone

Send higher definition pictures and longer videos. See when your messages and chats are delivered and read using Rich Communication Services (RCS).

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RCS Messaging vs. traditional text messaging

RCS messaging1 offers enhanced features like read and delivery receipts, typing notifications, larger file transfers, and group chats. RCS is available on Apple devices using the Messages app and on Android devices using the Google Messages app.

  • Send larger files: Send larger file attachments than with MMS, like higher-definition pictures and longer or higher-resolution videos.
  • Larger group chats: Up to 100 participants in a group chat, an increase from previous SMS/MMS messaging limit of 20 participants.
  • Create flexible group chats: Users can be added to, and easily leave, an existing message thread.
  • Get delivery and read receipts: See when your messages are delivered and when they are read. Prefer other people not know when you’ve read their message? Go to Settings and turn Send Read Receipts OFF.
FeatureTraditional text messagingRCS
Delivery receipts Yes
Read receipts Yes
Typing notifications Yes
File sharing up to 1MBYes 
File sharing up to 100MB Yes
Group message up to 20 contactsYes 
Group chat up to 100 contacts Yes
Open group chat (others can leave or be added to the same thread) Yes

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Last updated: September 16, 2024

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