RCS in Germany
RCS Business Messaging is fully mainstream in Germany - supported by every major operator on both Android and iPhone, reaching around 90% of devices.
Here's the current state of RCS in Germany: which operators support it, which devices can receive it, and how many people you can reach right now. With SendRCS you can start today and let automatic SMS fallback cover everyone else.
RCS Business Messaging in Germany
RCS (Rich Communication Services) is the modern successor to SMS. It lets businesses send branded, interactive messages - images, buttons, carousels and read receipts - straight to the native messaging app on a customer's phone. In Germany, RCS is fully mainstream and the strongest market in Europe - reach has even overtaken WhatsApp.
Today, RCS Business Messaging in Germany is supported by all major operators - Telekom, Vodafone and O2, on both Android and iPhone. Google Messages enables RCS by default on Android and Apple now supports it on iOS, so combined device reach sits at around 90% - the highest in Europe.
With roughly 90% of German devices RCS-capable, Germany is ideal for campaigns at full scale. Business-addressable reach can be slightly lower depending on operator enablement - and with SendRCS, anything that can't be delivered as RCS automatically falls back to SMS, so you always reach 100% of your contacts.
RCS in Germany at a glance
A quick snapshot of RCS availability in Germany, updated as the rollout progresses.
RCS in Germany
- Reach today: Around 90% of devices in Germany are RCS-capable - the highest reach in Europe.
- Operator support: Supported by every major operator - Telekom, Vodafone and O2 - for business messaging.
- Supported devices: Available on both Android and iPhone (iOS) today.
- Best for: Full-scale campaigns in Europe's most mature RCS market, where RCS has overtaken WhatsApp.
RCS in Germany, answered
Is RCS available in Germany?
Yes. Germany is the strongest RCS market in Europe. Every major operator supports RCS on both Android and iPhone, and around 90% of devices are RCS-capable - reach has even overtaken WhatsApp.
Which mobile operators support RCS in Germany?
All major German operators support RCS: Telekom, Vodafone and O2, on both Android and iPhone.
Can iPhones in Germany receive RCS?
Yes. Unlike many markets, iPhones in Germany can already receive RCS - Telekom, Vodafone and O2 all support RCS on iOS.
How many people in Germany can receive RCS messages?
Around 90% of German devices are RCS-capable, the highest share in Europe. Business-addressable reach is typically a little lower depending on operator enablement, but still well ahead of any other European market.
Can I send RCS messages in Germany today?
Yes. Germany is fully ready for RCS at scale with SendRCS. Anyone who can't receive RCS automatically gets your message as an SMS fallback, so you always reach 100% of your contacts.
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