# RCS: The new reign of business messaging

> Over three decades ago, a 22-year old engineer working for a global telecoms company sent the first text message in history, wishing his colleague a "Merry Christmas”.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/rcs-the-new-reign-of-business-messaging?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69cd3b3d3db836533739bb63)
- **Published:** 2026-04-01
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #apple #messaging #business #reign #broad #christmas #colleague #company
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