in communication with customers
Rich Communication Services (RCS) is the next generation of SMS and MMS. Thanks to the RCS channel features, you can elevate classic text messages to the level of Messenger or WhatsApp.
RBM messages (Rich Business Messaging) are designed to work like any other chat app. For Android phones, the function is natively supported, so the addressee does not need to install any additional software on the phone — the RBM will receive the message just like a classic SMS. However, RBM messages are sent and received over the Internet via the RCS communication protocol, which runs in the background.
RBM is not limited in number of characters, unlike SMS (160 characters). With RBM, you can have a conversation with your customer and send them pictures and videos. It also allows you to send carousels, cards and provide the customer with buttons through which they can respond faster.
RBM can also be integrated with various applications like maps, calendar, payments, url opening and more.
Attractive multimedia content can be incorporated into RBM messages. Each business can customize the chat window according to their company colors and add their logo. The sender is verified, therefore communication is safe for customers. Messages have a high read rate, which increases the effectiveness of campaigns. RBM enables delivery, read and write notifications.
In previous cases where we deployed our RBM bot, the campaign had an open rate of 91%. Of these, 60% of people responded to the message.
Compared to SMS, RBM is suitable for companies that want to create content-rich dialogues with end customers and discover/provide more information about their services/client needs.
RBM messaging has been enabled by T-mobile since October 2021. Operator O2 started operations from February 1, 2023. Vodafone has not yet commented on the RBM launch.
Android
Yes, in the coworkers solution, switching to the operator is possible. The operator will subsequently see the entire history of the conversation.
If the recipient of the RBM message has the phone turned off, the message waits on the network for 30 days. When the phone is turned on, the message is delivered. However, the sender (agent) can revoke the message if it is no longer relevant.
RBM reports are not subject to the ZOEK (127/2005 Coll. Electronic Communications Act). Therefore, the same GDPR rules apply to them as for any other contact (mail, SMS, etc.).
A specific function of RBM is to require the agent to be able to process the STOP message. If the customer sends this message, the agent is not allowed to communicate further with the client (except for the last information message stating that he will no longer be contacted).