https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-S22/No-RCS-Support-for-Samsung-Messages-with-Verizon/m-p/3264149#M102389 <B>I just came across this information.&nbsp;</B><DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>**<B>Google’s RCS implementation (via Jibe)** is designed to bypass carrier dependencies. But here’s the twist: while Samsung Messages now technically supports Google’s RCS backend, Verizon has chosen not to allow RCS functionality through Samsung Messages on its network starting January 6, 2025.</B></DIV><DIV><B><BR /></B></DIV><DIV><B>What this means is that even with Google's Jibe RCS feature supporting the Samsung Message app, Verizon will not permit Samsung Messages to use the RCS function on its network, forcing their customers to use Google Messages as the go to messaging app.</B></DIV> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:59:06 GMT GiantFan 2025-06-10T15:59:06Z