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The Future Will Be Colorful \u2013 With Rich Communication Services<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

Rich Communication Service, RCS for short, is a new messaging standard<\/strong> that has lots of things going for it. With RCS, you can send not only text messages, but also pictures, videos, and many other types of content.<\/p>\n

The real deal here: You do not need a separate app<\/strong> to send any of these. Because RCS is being developed as a unified standard, content is sent and received via the existing native messenger app. In the long run, every cell phone should be able to receive and display all content sent via RCS. For this reason, RCS is also called the “successor of SMS<\/strong>“.<\/p>\n

To find out what features you can expect and how you can use RCS profitably for your business, keep on reading.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Sending Multimedia Content<\/h5>

Don’t just send text messages. Send pictures, videos and interactive elements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Branding<\/h5>

High brand recognition guaranteed: Design the visual appearance of the conversation according to your own branding guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Automated Messages<\/h5>

Send automated messages, for example when customers contact you outside of your support hours.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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In-App-Shopping<\/h5>

Your customers can make quick and easy payments\u00a0via Google Pay, but you can also link to other payment options.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Native Standard<\/h5>

Your customers do not need to install a separate app or create a user account. They receive the messages in the pre-installed messaging app of the smartphone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Verified Sender<\/h5>

You need to apply to be verified as a sender. Verification builds trust and strengthens your customer relationships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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SMS Fallback<\/h5>

If your recipients are not online, the content of the message will be delivered as SMS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Free for Customers<\/h5>

All your recipients need to send and receive RCS messages is an Internet connection and an RCS-enabled mobile phone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Development of the RCS coverage in Germany<\/h2>\n

This chart shows how quickly RCS coverage has spread in Germany since its launch. It clearly shows how RCS has grown from a niche service to a widespread communication solution that is reaching more and more users.<\/p>\n

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RCS coverage by mobile provider in Germany<\/h2>\n

This chart shows how the major mobile network providers – Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, 1&1 and O2 – have expanded RCS in Germany. It illustrates which provider has contributed how much to the spread of RCS and shows where the best coverage can be found. <\/p>\n

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Want to have a shot at RCS?<\/h2>

Want to be among the first to use Rich Business Messaging to delight customers?<\/p>\n

Let us know you’re interested here and our team will contact you to talk details!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

How do I create an RCS service?<\/span><\/a>Sign up now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Rich Business Messaging – RCS for Business<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

More media, better branding, comprehensive capabilities<\/strong> \u2013 RCS has the potential to transform the way companies communicate with their customers. Obviously, the option to include different media is very valuable in itself, as is the native implementation of the messages. However, there are more features that also change the way you can communicate with your clients, so RCS will definitely pay off for your business.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

For example, Rich Communication Service offers you a variety of ways to make communication with your clients interactive<\/strong>. In addition to extensive options for using media, the messages are also enhanced with other classic messenger functions. Thanks to read receipts, you can see if and when your message was read. In addition, your recipients can react to messages, just like in social media. This option in particular provides you with valuable details that will help you to analyze your offers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

FAQ: What companies need to know if they want to send RCS messages<\/h3>\n

Do you have a question that is not answered here? Please send us a message<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>