topic RCS when roaming in Get Support

RCS when roaming

zaptor99 — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:18:07 GMT

Let's say I'm in Europe where PM roaming is not available. If I'm on Wifi, can I send to and receive from anyone worldwide if they have RCS enabled? Will it work on Android and iPhone now?

If so, would be nice if companies send 2FA RCS/SMS. Of course, would be nicer if PM starts supporting international roaming.

Re: RCS when roaming

kb_mv — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:35:03 GMT

@zaptor99 wrote:
If so, would be nice if companies send 2FA RCS/SMS. Of course, would be nicer if PM starts supporting international roaming.

@zaptor99 I must be one of the few that doesn't have RCS turned on lol. It should work on wifi though. Instead of 2FA SMS a far better option would be companies use an authenticator app. Even Revenue Canada uses it now. No worries about where you are and if you can or cannot receive a @2FA SMS. As for extended roaming, we are with a 3rd tier provider......

Re: RCS when roaming

BKNS27 — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 22:09:28 GMT

@zaptor99

RCS/SMS should work on wifi. You can also use WhatsApp or TextNow app in Europe for free calling and texting but I don’t think the 2FA code will be send through these apps.

Re: RCS when roaming

kb_mv — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 22:18:29 GMT

@BKNS27 wrote:
I don’t think the 2FA code will be send through these apps.

@zaptor99 @BKNS27 I needed a 2FA SMS once when I was travelling in the Caribbean and using TextNow. Initially I could not get it. I had to subscribe to the monthly keep your number fee after which I received the code. Then I unsubscribed. May want to look into it here; https://help.textnow.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500002893921-Does-TextNow-Support-Verification-Codes

Re: RCS when roaming

DennyCrane — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 22:18:46 GMT

RCS will work on wifi, but SMS will not. Most MFA codes I receive are still SMS unfortunately, though I can think of one that I deal with that does use RCS.

Re: RCS when roaming

BKNS27 — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:28:04 GMT

@kb_mv

Good to know about the short code on TextNow.

When I signed up on TextNow about 3 years ago. I was able to get short code but not anymore.
I have the TextNow SIM and credit in my account. Just wonder if the SIM will support the short code?

Re: RCS when roaming

hTideGnow — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:30:21 GMT

hi @BKNS27 actually I can still receive some short code if I pay for lock in number