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Learn how Rich Communication Services (RCS) enhance your messaging experience.
## On this page:
- [What is RCS Messaging?](https://www.t-mobile.com#overview)
- [How do I get RCS Messaging?](https://www.t-mobile.com#getit)
## [](https://www.t-mobile.com)What is RCS Messaging?
RCS Messaging provides an improved messaging experience, as long as all chat members support it. Here’s a breakdown of the features:
| Features | Description |
|----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Reactions | React to messages with an emoji, like a smiley face. |
| Group messaging | Send messages to a group of up to 100 people. |
| Emoji, stickers, GIFs | Respond with emojis, stickers, and GIFs to make messages more fun. |
| High quality media sharing | Send and receive photos and videos up to 100 MB. |
| Report Spam | Report unwanted conversations and contacts as spam, so these messages do not show up on your Home Screen. |
| Schedule send | Schedule messages to send at a certain time if you want messages to be sent later. |
| Starred messages | Keep track of important messages you don’t want to lose. |
| Message over Wi-Fi | Send messages over Wi-Fi when mobile data is not available. |
| Typing indicators | Show others when you’re typing in a conversation with them. |
| Read receipts | Let others know you’ve read their messages. |
RCS Messaging features
All iPhones with iOS 18 or later have RCS messaging enabled by default in iMessage. Key features include:
- __High-Quality Media Sharing__: Send clearer, high-resolution images and videos to users on RCS enabled Android devices.
- __Read Receipts & Typing Indicators__: See when Android RCS users are typing or have read your messages.
- __Reactions & Emojis__: React to messages from Android RCS users with emojis, adding interactivity.
- __Enhanced Group Chats__: Name group chats, add/remove members, and message larger groups, even when messaging with Android RCS users.
- __Wi-Fi Messaging__: Keep conversations with Android RCS users going over Wi-Fi, similar to iMessage
Apple’s implementation of RCS is based on the industry’s standard. RCS messages are not end-to-end encrypted, meaning they're not protected from a third-party reading them while they're sent between iOS and Android devices.
## [](https://www.t-mobile.com)How do I get RCS Messaging?
### Android
- T-Mobile recommends using [Google Messages](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US) on Android, since RCS [](https://www.t-mobile.com)[is](https://www.t-mobile.com) enabled by default.
- [Get steps](https://support.google.com/messages/answer/7189714?hl=en) to turn RCS on or off.
### iPhone
- iPhones with iOS 18 or later have RCS messaging enabled by default in iMessage.
- [Get steps](https://support.apple.com/en-us/122195) to turn RCS on or off.
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