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The 10DLC compliance process has undergone major changes in the recent months. Previously, the application process was quick and automated, while in March 2023 the governing authorities shifted to a "human review" process for every single 10DLC application along with much more stringent requirements. This has resulted in an extreme backlog of pending 10DLC applications, and many businesses waiting months to get SMS texting.
Alive5's proprietary 10DLC application and fast-track verification process can have you "Provisional Compliance" in a matter of days, not weeks.
Related: The 4 Key Requirements for 10DLC Compliance
10DLC, or 10-digit long code, is a channel created by mobile carriers for business-to-consumer (A2P) messaging over local landline phone numbers. There’s a good chance you’ve already been using one of these numbers for business texting, but until recently, they were only intended for person-to-person (P2P) SMS traffic between family and friends.
Because texting over local landline phone numbers has grown increasingly popular over the past few years, along with recent upticks in fraud, phishing and spam texts, U.S. carriers want to make sure it stays that way - a channel customers can trust, that’s free of spam and unsolicited communications.
To accomplish that goal, carriers have together adopted a set of standards and registration processes for 10DLC numbers to better understand who is using 10DLC for A2P and what they’re sending across the network.
To ensure the best texting experience and deliverability for your business and your customers, 10DLC registration is included with your Alive5 service.
Here's the 5 basic phases:
Glossary:
Once you've created your Alive5 account, refer to the article:
The 4 Key Requirements for 10DLC Compliance.
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