RCS is now on Apple and it’s booming

Apple, true to its word, has finally extended its support to Rich Communication Services (RCS) for person-to-person (P2P) messaging. The rollout of RCS on iOS 18 has brought a wave of excitement to the messaging world.  

This move has far-reaching implications, making RCS a truly unifying messaging channel across the globe and bringing seamless conversations between the Android and Apple ecosystems. 

So, did you enable RCS on your Apple device? You want to, but don’t know how to do it? Read on to get these answers. 
 

How to Check if Your Apple Device Supports RCS 

Eager to see if you can start enjoying the benefits of RCS on your Apple device? Here’s how to check: 

1. Ensure you have upgraded to iOS 18. 
2. Then go to General > About > Network Provider or Carrier  
3. Check IMS Status if it shows RCS, then RCS is available on your device  

How to Activate RCS? 

If your device supports RCS, then follow the steps below to activate RCS if not activated

1. Go to Settings 
2. Click on Apps and then select Messages 
3. Toggle on the RCS Messaging option  

P2P RCS is now available on your Apple device, go message your friends on Android.  

Important Note: Even if your device supports RCS, you won’t be able to use it unless your network provider has enabled RCS in your region. 
Countries with RCS Support on iOS 18 

While the rollout is still in progress, RCS support on iOS 18 is currently available in the following countries: 

Source: Apple Support

RCS: The Universal Messaging Language 

With Apple joining the RCS bandwagon, the potential user base for RCS expands to over 2 billion, encompassing both Android and iOS users. This presents a golden opportunity for businesses. As Apple gears up to support Rich Business Messaging (A2P), brands can leverage RCS to deliver enhanced, interactive messaging experiences to a massive audience, regardless of their device preference. 

With a significantly expanded user base, brands are increasingly seeking a uniform, interactive business messaging experience across all platforms. This surge in demand is driving growth opportunities for aggregators, developers, telcos, and ISVs in the RCS ecosystem. 

Dotgo: Pioneering RCS on Apple 

At Dotgo, we’re staying ahead of the curve. We’re actively testing RCS on Apple devices, ensuring our partners are well-prepared to capitalize on the first-mover advantage when Apple fully supports A2P RCS business messaging. 

The future of messaging is here, and it’s powered by RCS. Don’t miss out on this transformative opportunity. Contact us today to learn how we can help you harness the power of RCS and elevate your business messaging strategy.