Reach customers in the US quickly and safely with 10DLC.
10DLC
The US has now introduced a registration process to reduce spam and fraud. Businesses must now be verified before they can send messages to their customers, securing that the sender is legitimate before being approved.
10DLC which stands for, 10-Digit-Long-Code, is a type of phone number that businesses use to call and send messages to their customers. These numbers must now be submitted and approved to the Campaign Registry to send messages.
Register your 10DLC number with the Campaign Registry to be approved as a sender
10DLC is generally less expensive than other A2P messaging solutions.
Send messages from a local phone number to increase engagement & improve trust.
Connect with end users in the US with the highest throughput option available.
Start having a conversation with your customers with Two-Way Messaging.
10DLC can be used to send one-time passwords (OTPs) or verification codes for two-factor authentication (2FA) to improve security and protect customer accounts
Use 10DLC to send appointment reminders to customers and decrease no-shows.
To keep customers informed, 10DLC can be used to send important alerts and notifications to customers, such as order confirmations and delivery updates.
Send marketing messages such as special offers, to improve engagement and build brand loyalty.
10 digits long
1 week est. provisioning time
Registration costs: $$
US and Canada
Throughput depends on given Brand Trust Score
Voice enabled
Spam-resistant due to carriers’ campaign pre-approval
2-way SMS
5 to 6 digits long
4-6 weeks est. provisioning time
Registration costs: $$$
US or Canada
100 tps+ throughput
Not voice enabled
Spam-resistant due to carriers’ campaign pre-approval
2-way SMS
10 digits long
4-6 weeks est. provisioning time
Registration costs: free
US and Canada
Throughput depends on Verification Status
Voice enabled
Spam-resistant due to carriers’ campaign pre-approval
2-way SMS
| Brand Registration | Campaign Fee | Price per Message |
|---|---|---|
| Brand Registration | Campaign Fee | Price per Message |
$4 per registered brand |
Varies per campaign |
Learn how you can enhance your text messaging strategy with 10DLC. Book a free demo with one of our SMS experts!
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Two-Factor Authentication
