Why doesn't RCS work with Proton VPN on iPhone 14?

When I try to use RCS with Proton VPN, it does not work. RCS does work without a VPN running. I have seen similar comments on the Web for different VPNs, dating back to September 2024. I would like to know if Apple plans to fix this and when. I have an iPhone 14 with iOS 18.5.



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Original Title: RCS does not work with a VPN.

iPhone 14, iOS 18

Posted on Jun 10, 2025 4:40 AM

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Jun 10, 2025 5:30 AM in response to DeclanDUB

I would like to know if Apple plans to fix this and when.


As you know, this is a user-to-user site. We are all users here.....just like you. Apple is not here. They will not see your post or reply.


No one on a user site will have any idea what Apple might be planning to do.


But, keep in mind that it is up to the VPN company to make sure that their products are compatible with Apple's systems.......not the other way around.



Jun 10, 2025 9:01 AM in response to DeclanDUB

DeclanDUB wrote:

When I try to use RCS with Proton VPN, it does not work. RCS does work without a VPN running. I have seen similar comments on the Web for different VPNs, dating back to September 2024. I would like to know if Apple plans to fix this and when. I have an iPhone 14 with iOS 18.5.

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