What is RCS Messaging? How to Get Started in 2025
When we think of mobile messaging, the first thing that comes to mind is SMS — the simple text messages we’ve been using since the 1990s. They’ve served us well over the years, especially with their high open rates. But let’s face it — in today’s world of smartphones, emojis, apps, and instant media, plain text feels outdated. So, what is RCS Message? RCS (Rich Communication Services) is the next-generation messaging protocol designed to replace SMS by offering features like read receipts, typing indicators, high-resolution media sharing, and more interactive communication.