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Google messages - Text messages

guerrerogerman
Just Moved In
Why do I get charged when sending messages using Google Messages (RCS)? I am not using a SMS service. I am even using Wi-Fi, no data plan.
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FuzzyLogic
Community Power User
Community Power User

Depending on the device you are using it may determine it can't send as RCS and converts it to SMS. This is an option that you may have enabled:

 

How to Set Google Messages to Use SMS When RCS Fails (makeuseof.com)


Just a long time customer hoping to help.

xray
Hero

RCS requires it to be enabled for both sender and recipient. If the recipient doesn't have it enabled then the message is sent via SMS.