implement support for SMS RCS (Rich Communications Services)

[m4tth3w]

Google has recently announced that they've added RCS support to the Android messenger app and are working with carriers to implement support for the standard. 

With 9/10 softphones running Android, implementing support for SMS RCS would be a boon for Public Mobile customers.

Some features that RCS would add: group chat, high-res photo sharing, and read receipts.

Public Mobile admin, pruduct managers, and directors can find out more here:

http://www.gsma.com/network2020/universal-profile/

[makkahn28]

Sounds fascinating

[nexusfan]

I have a nexus 6P and got the Google update last night. Now waiting for PM to implement on there side

[Tvisforme]

 I'd like to request this as well. Public has the opportunity to present itself as a value-driven, cutting-edge provider. Being on top of the current and upcoming social media solutions would help to foster such a reputation.

[laxplayer]

Would really like to see RCS offered by Public Mobile. 

[IWIK]

Yes please, I use BBM for 90% of my messaging but sure would be nice for the rest.

[mike390]

Just like the tons of people who want PM to get NFC sims, we will also be disappointed.

[NO_CARRIER]

Also hoping to see RCS implemented.  Windows 10 Mobile has supported this since last December.  Currently we only have Sent / Delivered (and time-stamp) receipts using Public Mobile.

I do understand that this requires a large infrastructure change at Public Mobile, and is also a large investment to open up a live node whenever a text message is sent, especially between various carriers. (Opposed to single server solution like iMessage or WhatsApp.)  But I do think this feature would be very useful and help bring in some new customers.

[SWM]

Looks like Rogers is the first Canadian carrier to offer this to their Rogers and Fido customers.

http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/12/13/rcs-messaging-is-now-available-to-some-rogers-and-fido-customers/

[Rockdaddy22]

Don't android users already have something like iMessage?