RCS

RCS

RCS - The next generation of SMS

Welcome to a new era of messaging. Rich Communication Services (RCS) goes beyond text, offering a dynamic, safe and engaging way to connect in the standard messaging application.

Compose RCS messages
Longer text length

RCS allows longer text length than SMS (2000 characters compared to 160).

RCS rich media
Enhanced rich multimedia

RCS stands out by delivering a rich and interactive communication experience.

 

RCS branding
Branding & verification

Go beyond simple text – create a branded experience for your audience. Verify and showcase your brand within the app.

RCS features

Rich multimedia

High-quality multimedia

Share high-resolution images, videos, emojis, audio, files and GIFs for impactful visual communication.

Carousel

Carousels & CTAs

Explore carousels, suggested replies, CTAs, rich link previews, real-time location sharing and more to capture attention and increase engagement.

Read receipt

Read receipts

See when messages are sent and read. Stay in the loop with typing indicators for real-time awareness.

Auto reply

Auto reply

Configure suggested replies and actions with answers to common questions.

Verified sender

Verified sender

Establish trust through verified identities, crucial for secure and reliable business messaging.

Branding

Branded messages

Enhance brand presence with customised, branded messages for a professional and consistent image.

Contact card

Contact card

Share your contact info (phone, email, website) directly in chat, so customers can easily connect anytime.

Analytics

Analytics

Track metrics like messages sent, delivered, read and engaged. Type of interaction and time-to-response.

Secure

End-to-end encryption

Safeguard sensitive messages with secure, encrypted messaging.

RCS Basic features

Basic RCS - branded messages

No more numbers. Display who you are as a brand with a verified and protected sender ID, company logo, colors, description and contact card. The light version of RCS let you verify your brand and create a customised company profile. No app download required for end customers.

RCS header

RCS Business Messaging outperforms traditional channels

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50% open rate within 15 seconds

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Higher conversion rate than SMS

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More likely to read RCS messages than Email

Customers want a 2-way dialogue

Whether it's addressing customer queries, providing real-time assistance, or obtaining valuable feedback, RCS empowers you to foster meaningful dialogues and build lasting relationships. Exceed expectations with personalised interactions and seamless interactivity, deepening connections for an enhanced customer experience.

Woman 2-way messaging RCS

Questions & answers about RCS

How do I get started?

Contact us and we'll look at the right messaging solution for your company.

Is RCS reliable?

All senders must be registered and verified by the RCS service provider to ensure authentication. This prevents fraud and creates reliable communications. RCS is, therefore good for sectors that send sensitive information to their customers.

How is RCS affected by GDPR?

GDPR and other new legislation have set privacy restrictions on how you can communicate with customers and prospects. Mobile users must choose to allow messages from companies. Android customers who have already selected SMS messages from a company will automatically receive the upgraded RCS experience.

What is the RCS text length limit?

Unlike SMS, there is no limit of 160 characters. Now you can send up to 2000 characters in one message.

If the recipient's mobile don't support RCS?

Then the RCS message will be sent as an SMS.

RCS needs internet connection? SMS fallback?

RCS requires internet connection and if the phone is not connected and want to make a fallback to SMS, you set a time-out ie if the message has not been delivered within 60s, an SMS is sent.

RCS availability across the world

Until now, only Android phones have supported the new technology, but this changes in 2024, as Apple embraces the channel in the fall. RCS is in a growing stage in the market and is currently fully available in several countries, such as the USA, France, India, the UK, Sverige and Brazil. RCS was introduced in the Nordics in 2023 and specifically in Sweden by operators Tre, Tele2 and Telia (now also Telenor support RCS).

RCS world map 2024

Connect our APIs to your software

Integrate our robust and flexible RCS APIs and start sending rich messages. See the full API documentation and code examples. Our support team is at your disposal at any time.

RCS API code snippet

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