To check if your carrier supports RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging, follow these steps based on your device type:
For iPhone Users
1. Open Settings on your iPhone.2. Tap General.
3. Select About.
4. Tap on Carrier. This will refresh the interface to show IMS Status.
5. If your carrier supports RCS, you will see Voice, SMS & RCS. If not, it will show only Voice & SMS[1][2].
Additionally, ensure that RCS is enabled:
- Go to Settings > Apps > Messages and toggle on the RCS Messaging setting if available[2][3].
For Android Users
1. Open the Messages app.2. Tap the three horizontal lines in the top left corner and select Settings.
3. Tap on Chat Features or RCS Chats.
4. Check the status; if it shows as Connected, your device supports RCS[4][6].
If you do not see any options for RCS, it may indicate that your carrier does not support it yet[5][6].
Carrier Support
Major carriers in the U.S., such as AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, support RCS messaging on both iPhones and Android devices. However, support may vary by region and specific carriers outside of the U.S.[1][3]. If your carrier does not currently support RCS, keep an eye out for updates as many are expanding their services to include RCS in the future[1].Citations:
[1] https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/everything-you-need-to-know-about-rcs-messaging-in-ios-18/
[2] https://9to5mac.com/2024/06/29/check-for-rcs-support-ios-18/
[3] https://9to5mac.com/2024/09/16/heres-how-to-check-if-your-carrier-already-supports-rcs-on-iphone/
[4] https://developers.google.com/business-communications/rcs-business-messaging/guides/build/test
[5] https://nativemsg.com/resources/how-do-i-know-if-my-phone-has-rcs-messaging/
[6] https://support.google.com/messages/answer/9487020?hl=en
[7] https://support.google.com/messages/answer/7189714?hl=en
[8] https://api.support.vonage.com/hc/en-us/articles/16711304811932-How-can-I-check-if-RCS-Rich-Communication-Services-is-active-on-my-device