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Does T-Mobile support RCS?

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Quick answer

Yes, T-Mobile supports RCS, in fact, it was the first US carrier to launch RCS messaging. T-Mobile customers get RCS through Google Messages on Android and the Messages app on iPhone (iOS 18.1+), and T-Mobile supports the end-to-end-encrypted RCS introduced with iOS 26.5. T-Mobile's prepaid brands, including Metro by T-Mobile, also support RCS.

Key facts

T-Mobile was the first US carrier to launch RCS.
RCS via Google Messages (Android) and Apple Messages (iPhone, iOS 18.1+); encrypted RCS supported (iOS 26.5).
Metro by T-Mobile and other sub-brands also support RCS.

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