Migrating from Legacy SMS to Rich Communication Services (RCS)

Google RCS (Rich Communication Services) upgrades the native Android messaging app into a dynamic, app-like storefront and conversational surface. ### Why RCS Matters in 2026 - **Verified Sender Identity**: Verified tickmarks, branded logos, and fraud-resistant verification reduce phishing and increase trust. - **Interactive Rich Cards & Carousels**: Native cards with buttons, calendar invites, and image previews drive engagement far higher than plain text links. - **Automated Fallback to Tier-1 SMS**: Seamless degradation to high-speed SMS if the recipient’s carrier or device does not currently support RCS. Kommify handles carrier registration, template approval, and dynamic payload routing automatically through our single unified Messages API.