Elevate Your Business Communication with Rich Communication Services (RCS)

RCS Messaging in Australia:   “Where Things Stand”

As of November 2025, RCS is still not available for iPhone users in Australia, despite Apple enabling support in iOS 18. While Android users can access RCS via Google’s Jibe platform, cross-platform RCS requires carrier activation, which is still pending.

🇦🇺 Carrier Snapshot

  • Telstra: RCS for iPhone “currently unavailable” – assessing next steps.
  • Optus: In talks with Google and Apple – regulatory compliance under review.
  • Vodafone: Exploring enablement – no timeline confirmed.

What to Expect

RCS rollout for iPhones may begin in mid to end-2026, with Telstra likely to lead.

Progress depends on backend provisioning and regulatory alignment.

Loop Mobility’s Position

Loop Mobility is RCS-ready and fully compliant with Australian telecom standards.

Until full rollout we ensure:

  • Reliable SMS and WhatsApp Business delivery
  • Smart fallback strategies across devices
  • Proactive support for future RCS integration
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