I have a lot of friends and family that use SMS/RCS and I can’t get them all to use Signal.

I have the option to send SMS from a simple FOSS SMS app, and then we can communicate back and forth.

I’ve heard something about RCS getting E2EE and find that appealing.

What is the future of RCS? What are my options, and should I just stick with SMS?

Edit: Stick with SMS when I have to, and use Signal etc when possible ofc.

  • paradox2011@lemmy.mlEnglish
    5·
    14 hours ago

    If you want RCS, you have to go with one of the corporate apps like Google Messages or Samsung Messages. It’s sad and I hope the situation changes eventually because RCS is much better than SMS and more ubiquitous than signal.

    • MoonlightFox@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      4·
      13 hours ago

      That kinda sucks, a lost opportunity. I really don’t want to use Google, and preferably not Samsung either.

      So either: Network operator / Big tech 😑

      I guess I trust the network operator more due to semi-strict laws in Norway on privacy.