AT&T Switches to Google's RCS Platform for Advanced Texting Features

The carrier is the first to get advanced text message features from Google's platform, rather than just using its Messages app.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 61 words · James Bradford

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“RCS provides for a highly secure and modern messaging experience for Android users.

This includes support for high quality photos and videos, read receipts, enhanced group messaging and encryption.”

When is RCS coming to mobile devices?

Friday’s news means AT&T’s default messaging system will now use Jibe, however.