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10-digit long codes (10DLC)

Send high volumes of A2P text messages with a commercial 10DLC. Our specialists will help your business with the registration process.

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Local area code

Retain your existing phone number or area code and stay recognizable to your community.

High throughput

Join a network of trusted and vetted businesses that send high volumes of SMS fast.

Dedicated number

Send text messages from a phone number that is all yours, so recipients can trust that it’s you.

How A2P 10DLC messaging can help your business

Once approved by the carrier, send A2P SMS messages in high volumes and enjoy two-way conversations with your customers.

Have two-way conversations

Take your business messaging to the next level by allowing customers to reply to your texts directly. Easily confirm appointments, answer questions, and follow-up via SMS. Send and receive texts from our online portal, via e-mail, or through an API integration.
Receive inbound messages

With a dedicated virtual number, customers can initiate a conversation with you. Provide seamless customer support when it suits them best. Automatic replies can be set up based on keyword triggers.
Send SMS broadcasts fast

Messaging throughput will be highest when your business has a high trust score and an approved use case. Our knowledgeable team will help determine which dedicated number type is best for your sending needs.

Ways to use

We’ve seen SMS utilized across countless use cases. Once your business has been approved to use a 10DLC for your communication, sending high volume text messages is more cost-efficient.

SMS marketing campaigns

Send personalized marketing promotions, special offers and VIP updates in high volumes by sending from a 10DLC.

Two-factor authentication

Use a dedicated number to send 2FA text messages to increase their authenticity and the customer’s sense of security.

Emergency alerts and notifications

Broadcast updates, notifications and alerts using a phone number that your customers, staff or community can identify and trust.

Customer communications

Two-way messaging will provide better customer service. Make it easy for customers to start a conversation when it suits them.

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Read our blog post highlighting SMS short codes and 10DLC

Why shared short codes are going away and 10DLC is coming in the US

Standard 10-digit numbers have traditionally been used for person-to-person (P2P) messaging, but businesses can now use them if they apply for A2P usage. Commercial messages can be sent from a dedicated short code, a toll-free number, or a 10DLC long code. Learn about SMS long codes and short codes here.

Why MessageMedia?

With 20 years of messaging experience, our trusted messaging experts support customers across every industry.
We know the challenges your business faces and how to solve them.

Best-in-class platform

Integrated into over 85 leading software systems
Easy-to-use web SMS portal
No software to install
Tier 1 security features

Proven and trusted expertise

22 years of industry experience
Over 65,000 customers globally
Experts who understand your needs
420+ million messages sent monthly

Most connected partner

Access to SMS, MMS, and mobile landing pages
Direct links to carriers
On-shore delivery
Over 85 third-party integrations

24/7 customer support

24/7 Live chat and email support
Free phone support 5 days until late
Local onshore support
Global team available 24/7

MessageMedia saved hours and decreased ‘no shows’ by as much as 25%. Financially, we are truly thankful!

IT Manager, Just Better Care Australia

By using SMS to remind clients of payments, there has been a 66.6 percent increase in clients making on-time payments.

Jacaranda Finance

Easy 3 step set-up

Whether you are messaging a single person or a thousand people, our gateway can handle it. Texts can be sent from our online portal, your existing software via an API, or from your email.

Contact our team of experts

Speak with one of our SMS specialists about applying for a 10DLC. We will help you fill out a registration form and submit it for approval on your behalf.
Become registered for a 10DLC

We will need to submit your use case for approval by the wireless carriers, as well as get your trust score assessed. This may require 2-3 weeks, so it’s best to plan ahead.
Start A2P messaging

Enjoy the benefits of sending messages from your very own commercial long code. If we decide that a 10DLC is not the best fit for you, we will talk you through other Sender ID options.

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