Messaging Services

TCR Special Use-cases and categories

• Sole Proprietor SMS Messaging (10DLC)
• Government Entity SMS Messaging (10DLC)
• Platform Free Trial (PFT) SMS Messaging (10DLC)
• Political SMS Messaging (10DLC)

Registration

• Consent & Opt-In: The Rules, and Ready-to-Use Language
• Short Code Programs: Process, Timeline, and Costs
• Registration form for US SMS/MMS 10DLC, Toll Free Verified Sender or Short Code Program.

10DLC (10-digit Long Code) Information

• Message throughput (MPS) and Trust Scores for A2P 10DLC in the US
• What fees are associated with 10DLC Campaigns?
• What are per-message carrier surcharges?
• 10DLC Campaign Review: What Reviewers Check (and How to Pass the First Time)
• How do I fully disconnect a 10DLC phone number?
• 10DLC Vetting Best Practices (Opt-In/Out/Help & Privacy Policy)

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FAQ

• SMS Length Limits and Message Splitting by Encoding
• T-Mobile Non-Compliance Fees "Sev-0's"
• Pros and Cons of 10DLC Messaging, Toll-Free Messaging, and Short Code Messaging
• What is considered Prohibited Content?

Troubleshooting

• I am unable to provision my Bandwidth, Telnyx, or ISP Tel numbers for messaging!
• Common DLR Error Codes

Toll-Free Verified Sender Information

• Toll-Free Verification Policy & Enforcement Timeline
• Toll-Free Verification: Opt-In Requirements & Common Rejection Reasons
• Toll-Free Verification: Required Information
• Toll-Free SMS and MMS best practices and information for using in the US and Canada
• Toll-Free Message Verification for US & Canada
• New Toll-Free SMS/MMS Verified Sender Requirements

Carrier Codes of Conduct

• US Business Messaging Rules: Where They Come From
• CTIA Short Code Handbook
• CTIA Best Practices and Guidelines
• T-Mobile Code of Conduct
• AT&T Code of Conduct