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10DLC (a.k.a., 10-digit long code), is a phrase that’s been popping up everywhere recently. This new method of application-to-person (A2P) messaging has taken the telecommunications industry by storm, with carriers like AT&T going so far as to migrate all long code SMS and MMS communications to new 10DLC services.
Below is a list of a frequently asked questions that can help save you time when researching this new A2P service and the requirements set forth by the federal government, mobile network operators (MNOs), and communication service providers (CSPs):
What is 10DLC?
Why is 10DLC being introduced?
Who do the 10DLC requirements affect?
When will 10DLC requirements go into full effect?
Do 10DLC requirements affect P2P communications too or just A2P?
What if I have a phone number that I use for P2P and A2P messaging?
What is The Campaign Registry (TCR)?
Is registration required for 10DLC numbers?
What if I have more than one phone number?
If my business is registered in another country, do I still need to register?
How do I register a 10DLC number?
What are “use cases?”
How often will I need to re-register?
What comes next after registering a brand and campaign?
What is a “Brand Score?”
Are there fees associated with 10DLC?
What do carriers charge for 10DLC messages?