10DLC Texting: What is it and how to get started

10DLC numbers offer a streamlined and efficient path for businesses to enhance customer engagement and reach, while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

With 10DLC you can send high-volume SMS and MMS text messages from a special local number, such as 555-555-5555.

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What is 10DLC?

10DLC (10-digit long code numbers) are local business phone numbers approved for application-to-person (A2P) messaging by major carriers. Companies need to register their 10DLC number with a credible texting service provider. This allows companies to send mass text messages at scale.

What is 10DLC?

10DLC is designed to send a much higher volume of mass SMS messages, up to 65x times faster than traditional texting. With 10DLC you can count on our text messages being delivered quickly. This is because the mobile carriers have approved this high volume of messaging on 10DLC telephone numbers. And the beauty of 10DLC is that it is all based on trust. With 10DLC, your brand will be registered, recognized and approved by the mobile carriers. Work with Textedly as your trusted provider.

The Power of local 10DLC phone numbers

Power of local phone numbers

With 10DLC phone numbers, you can send mass text messages to all your contacts from a local number. You choose the area code. Simple!

Unparalleled flexibility

Send all the text messages that you want. Send 10 or 100,000. Send instantly or schedule your messages to go out based on your timelines.

Direct-to-carrier services

10DLC provides you with an unprecedented opportunity. Get access to special mobile carrier routes for 10DLC text messaging traffic.

Support from a great team

Textedly is the World’s Best Text Messaging Company. Our dedicated Support Team is ready to make sure you are successful with 10DLC.

10DLC use cases

10DLC phone numbers allow organizations to send application-to-person (A2P) individual or mass messages. Several types of businesses that engage in SMS marketing, including:

Small Businesses:
Small businesses can use a local 10DLC phone number to send promotional offers, SMS marketing messages and important notifications to their customers. Some good examples would be retail stores, real estate agencies and restaurants.
E-commerce:
E-commerce can utilize the power of 10DLC phone numbers to send order confirmations, shipping updates and text promotions to their customer base.
Customer Support and Feedback: Businesses can use a 10DLC number to engage in two-way texting for better customer service. A local number can also be used for text surveys to collect valuable customer feedback.
Appointment-Based Services: Industries such as healthcare, dental, and doctor’s offices can use a 10-digit number to send appointment reminder texts to their clients to reduce no-shows.

10DLC phone numbers available with Textedly

10DLC also does not come with the high-cost of a short code. Short codes cost between $1,000-$1,500 a month. Your 10DLC phone number is free with Textedly and is included in your account. You pay for the text messages you send.

10DLC can send a lot of mass SMS text messages

10DLC is designed to send a much higher volume of mass SMS messages, up to 65x times faster than traditional texting. With 10DLC you can count on our text messages being delivered quickly. This is because the mobile carriers have approved this high volume of messaging on 10DLC telephone numbers. And the beauty of 10DLC is that it is all based on trust. With 10DLC, your brand will be registered, recognized and approved by the mobile carriers. Work with Textedly as your trusted provider.

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Want to stand out? Get a 10DLC local phone number today.

Built on the power of 10DLC, your business or organization will be on local phone numbers, using the area codes of your choice, to send out thousands of text messages.

Textedly is hard at work to ensure you will get the best 10DLC experience possible. With cutting edge mass texting technology and best of bread features.

  • High volume support over local phone numbers

  • Choose the area code you want

  • Reliable delivery

  • Higher throughput sending rates

  • SMS and MMS - videos, gifs, pictures, and more

  • Provision your number lightning fast

  • Each number is dedicated just to you

  • Support from our great team

Get your 10DLC account going

Provisioning your 10DLC number is easy. When you partner with Textedly, our expert team of 10DLC specialists will guide you through the entire application process.

Step 1: Apply for a Trust Score

Textedly will help you get a Trust Score. During the registration process, The Campaign Registry will look up certain pieces of information regarding your business or organization. The Trust Score is important because it will control your future throughput per second. Textedly will help you submit the  information needed so that you can receive a Trust Score.

  • The Campaign Registry organization is being used by carriers

  • Trust Scores range from low, medium, and high risk

  • A better score leads to more trust by the mobile carriers

Step 2: Choose your 10DLC local number

Search for the area code of your choice, and then select the number that you want to send SMS and MMS messages from. This number is dedicated just to you and is not shared with any other company.

  • Search for any area code across the U.S.

  • Enable your phone number for SMS and MMS messaging

  • Confirm your number and add it to your Textedly account

Step 3: Send SMS and MMS messages

Use your new 10DLC phone number across the Textedly platform. The Textedly platform is filled with all kinds of advanced features ready for you to use.

  • Use your 10DLC number to send photos and videos

  • Schedule your text messages or use Drip Campaigns

  • Enable voice calls on your 10DLC phone number

10DLC | Toll-Free Numbers | Short Codes

Review the benefits bellow of each product that Textedly offers.

Name
Dedicated Short Codes
Toll-Free Numbers
10DLC
Approved for A2P Messaging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Support Voice Calls
No
Yes
Yes
Local Area Code
No
No
Yes
Number of Msgs Per Second
High
Medium
High

Who Should Use 10DLC?

Growing Enterprises

10DLC numbers are an affordable option for enterprises looking to scale their bulk texting. Since 10DLC are cheaper than short codes but have higher volume capabilities than toll-free longcodes, making it a great alternative for growing businesses.

Companies That Prioritize Compliance

Companies that prioritize compliance can benefit from using a 10DLC number since these numbers are pre-approved by mobile carriers. This can reduce friction further down the line when scaling your SMS marketing campaigns.

Business Wanting a Local Presence

Businesses wanting to maintain a local presence with a standard phone number that customers recognize and trust.

Frequently asked questions about 10DLC services

ARE SHARED SHORT CODES GOING AWAY?

The answer is yes. Every mobile carrier across the U.S. and Canada have come together and have made the decision to unilaterally end service for shared short codes. This means that every company and service provider like Textedly will no longer have any shared short codes. If you are using a shared short code you will need to switch to a long code telephone phone number or lease your own dedicated short code. Textedly is an professional provider of dedicated short codes. If you would like to lease a dedicated short code, just let contact us at any time.

DO I HAVE TO REGISTER MY BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION TO USE A 10DLC?

Yes you do. Keep in mind that 10DLC across all the mobile carriers provides the very best experience for you, with faster sending speeds. The mobile carriers require that you register with them, in order to build trust with the mobile carries.

CAN I REGISTER MY BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION THROUGH TEXTEDLY?

Yes. Textedly is an official Campaign Service Provider of The Campaign Registry. The mobile carriers are using a new organization called The Campaign Registry as the middle man between your business or organization and the mobile carriers themselves. The Campaign Registry is a neutral third-party organization with the entire purpose of brokering trust between you and the mobile carriers. We have streamlined the process and integrated with The Campaign Registry to make it super easy for your business or organization to onboard. We handle all interactions with The Campaign Registry on behalf of our customers. Once your business and campaigns are reviewed, you will be assigned a Trust Score.

WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED IN ORDER TO REGISTER?

The registration process is easy through Textedly. You will need to fill out and submit just a few online forms. The forms that you will need to complete are:

Business/Organization information – Provide basic information about your company/organization, such as name, URL of your main website, country of registration, and office address.

Business/Organization information – What type of business or organization you operate (public, private, non-profit), your Employer Identification Number (EIN), and the vertical you are in.

Contact Details – Contact information for the individual who should be contacted for any questions or additional information.

ARE THEIR FEES TO REGISTERING MY BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION?

Yes. The Campaign Registry charges a small independent fee for your business and campaign. Their is a one-time fee to register your business or organization. The cost from The Campaign Registry to register your text message sending campaigns also has a small monthly charge per campaign.

CAN I SEND BOTH SMS AND MMS MESSAGES OVER A 10DLC NUMBER?

Yes absolutely! You can send both regular SMS text messages, as well as MMS picture messages over any 10DLC number.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A2P/10DLC AND P2P MESSAGING?

Application-to-Person (A2P) messages are generated via a software application like Textedly. Whereas a Person-to-Person (P2P) message refers to conversations between two individuals from your personal phone to another person’s personal phone. P2P has very low volumes and lower throughput compared to A2P. Fortunately, Textedly is a certified A2P/10DLC provider of mobile messaging. A 10DLC phone number looks the same as a regular phone number (555-555-5555). In fact, customers won’t be able to tell them apart. 10DLC telephone numbers are local. You can choose a number or numbers with any area code that you want. And unlike shared short codes, your 10DLC is dedicated just to you. You are not sharing it with anyone. In summary, 10DLC is the messaging option for your business or organization if you want to start messaging quickly and easily without the higher cost of dedicated short codes.

Start 10DLC Texting with Textedly

Get started today with Textedly, the trusted provider of 10DLC messaging, and see just how easy mass texting messaging is!

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