RCS, Google Fi and iOS

iOS 18.4 Finally Brings RCS Messaging to Google Fi and Other T-Mobile Carriers
Apple finally added RCS messaging support in iOS 18, benefiting many but leaving T-Mobile-based carriers out initially. The second iOS 18.4 beta now brings RCS messaging to Google Fi and other T-Mobile-based carriers on iPhone.
iOS 18.4 beta may bring RCS support for Google Fi
A Reddit user shared information indicating that RCS endpoints for these networks remain disabled and improperly configured, implying that full support is still in progress. The r
iPhones on Google Fi and T-Mobile MVNOs are a big step closer to getting RCS
Google Fi and T-Mobile MVNO iPhone users on iOS 18.4 Beta 2 are finally seeing RCS support, although it's yet to be activated for some.
iOS 18.4 brings RCS messaging to some of the last big carrier holdouts
Apple’s latest iOS 18.4 beta introduces support for RCS messaging on some of the last big US carriers holdouts. Here are the details.
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New iOS 18.4 Beta Brings RCS Support to Google Fi, T-Mobile MVNOs
The second beta of iOS 18.4 expands RCS messaging support to more carriers in the United States and other countries.
Google Fi-nally brings iPhone RCS to its MVNO
Luckily, it appears that the long wait is finally coming to an end, with users reporting that RCS is now enabled in the latest iOS 18.4 beta. Furthermore, it al
iOS 18.4 adding RCS support for Google Fi
With iOS 18.4 beta 2, the RCS Messaging toggle appears in Settings > Apps > Messages for Google Fi subscribers. The “Waiting for activation…” process might take a moment. More broadly, iOS 18.4 appears to enable support for MVNOs that use T-Mobile’s network in the US.

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