iOS 26.5 is here , and one of its tentpole features is RCS end-to-end encrypted messaging . Here’s the list of carriers that currently support the new RCS feature.
Here are the carriers that support end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in iOS 26.5
Messaging between iPhone and Android devices just got a big security upgrade in iOS 26.5. That’s because support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging arrived today .
It’s available with a ‘beta’ label for now, and will roll out gradually to all your RCS conversations. Additionally, carriers need to sign on to support the feature.
Fortunately, Apple seems off to a great start with carrier buy-in.
Here are all the carriers in the US and Canada that currently support end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging, per Apple :
United States
AT&T
Boost Mobile
C Spire
Cellcom Wisconsin
Consumer Cellular
Cox Mobile
Cricket
Family Mobile
FirstNet
Metro by T-Mobile
Mint Mobile
Nex-Tech Wireless
PureTalk
Red Pocket
Spectrum
Strata
T-Mobile
TracFone / Straight…