RCS (Rich Communication Services) chats are a modern industry standard for messaging that provide an upgraded, rich messaging experience. RCS is a revamped form of messaging that comes with a host of functionality and security features that SMS simply cannot provide. RCS is a messaging protocol provided by Google for Android devices that empowers users with advanced communication features and capabilities like read receipts, typing indicators, high-quality media sharing, and more. RCS chats offer the following features:

• Show when someone is typing.
• Offer read receipts, which show when someone has read or received your message.
• High-quality media: You can share files and high-resolution photos.
• Group chats: Connect securely in group messages with friends, family, and team members without requiring another chat app.

When you use RCS chats, your messages are sent with the Rich Communication Services (RCS) protocol over Wi-Fi and mobile data. RCS chats will be turned on only when all the participants in a conversation have RCS. RCS chats are provided by Google or your mobile carrier. To turn on RCS chats, you need to have the Messages app and your carrier and device must be set up for RCS chats. RCS messages youve sent are darker blue than SMS or MMS messages. RCS is considered by many to be a more convenient and wide-ranging communications platform than SMS and even other OTT counterparts.