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Published:
June 22, 2026

Before You Launch RCS, Read This

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RCS is getting all the attention right now.

But here's the question many businesses aren't asking:

What happens when RCS isn't available?

As excitement around rich messaging continues to grow, there's a tendency to frame RCS as a replacement for SMS. In reality, the two are deeply connected.

In his latest article for Forbes Technology Council, Telgorithm CEO Aaron Alter explores why reliable SMS infrastructure remains one of the most important components of any successful RCS strategy—from fallback and deliverability to compliance and long-term scalability.

If you're evaluating RCS or planning your roadmap, it's worth understanding why the path forward still depends on getting the fundamentals right.

Read the full article: "The Reliability Principle: Why the Path to RCS Still Runs Through SMS."

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