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iOS 26.5 is here<\/a>, and one of its tentpole features is RCS end-to-end encrypted messaging<\/a>. Here\u2019s the list of carriers that currently support the new RCS feature.<\/p>\n Here are the carriers that support end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in iOS 26.5<\/p>\n Messaging between iPhone and Android devices just got a big security upgrade in iOS 26.5. That\u2019s because support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging arrived today<\/a>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s available with a \u2018beta\u2019 label for now, and will roll out gradually to all your RCS conversations. Additionally, carriers need to sign on to support the feature.<\/p>\n Fortunately, Apple seems off to a great start with carrier buy-in. <\/p>\n Here are all the carriers in the US and Canada that currently support end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging, per Apple<\/a>:<\/p>\n United States<\/p>\n AT&T<\/p>\n Boost Mobile<\/p>\n C Spire<\/p>\n Cellcom Wisconsin<\/p>\n Consumer Cellular<\/p>\n Cox Mobile<\/p>\n Cricket<\/p>\n Family Mobile<\/p>\n FirstNet<\/p>\n Metro by T-Mobile<\/p>\n Mint Mobile<\/p>\n Nex-Tech Wireless<\/p>\n PureTalk<\/p>\n Red Pocket<\/p>\n Spectrum<\/p>\n Strata<\/p>\n T-Mobile<\/p>\n TracFone \/ Straight Talk<\/p>\n Ultra Mobile<\/p>\n US Cellular<\/p>\n Verizon<\/p>\n Visible<\/p>\n Xfinity Mobile<\/p>\n Canada<\/p>\n Bell<\/p>\n Chatr<\/p>\n Fido<\/p>\n Freedom Mobile<\/p>\n Koodo<\/p>\n Lucky Mobile<\/p>\n Public Mobile<\/p>\n Rogers<\/p>\n SaskTel<\/p>\n Telus<\/p>\n Videotron<\/p>\n Virgin Mobile<\/p>\n To find the latest updates on carrier support, visit this Apple support page<\/a>. You\u2019ll also find lists of supported carriers for Europe, Asia-Pacific, and elsewhere around the world through that link.<\/p>\n End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging is on by default in iOS 26.5. When conversations are encrypted, you\u2019ll see an \u2018Encrypted\u2019 label in the Messages app.<\/p>\n For more details on the new RCS feature, see our coverage here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Best iPhone accessories<\/p>\n \t\t FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rcs-lock.jpg\")
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