Send Text Messages From Your Own Dedicated Local NumberUS Mobile Carriers have recently introduced a new type of text number, called 10DLC, which lets you use your own dedicated local number to send out a high volume of text messages.
![]() An Introduction to 10DLC
For the last 20 years, most businesses that wanted to send automated texts to customers used shared short codes. These are convenient numbers that let people text you with 5-digit numbers such as 12345. However, carriers are no longer permitting shared short codes for business texting. Nor are they allowing traditional P2P long codes, which are 10-digit numbers created for P2P (personal) rather than business use.
What Are the Benefits of 10DLC?There are several advantages to using a 10DLC number.
![]() A Clear Guide on How to Obtain your Dedicated 10DLCThe number one thing to remember is that ProTexting team will help from start to finish.
YOU are done! It takes only about 4-8 days and once your new 10DLC is attached to your ProTexting account you can enjoy all the features available on a short code.
10DLC compared to the other Alternatives
With so much confusion around the different text numbers available to our clients today,
FAQ About 10DLC and SMS Mobile MarketingWhat are P2P and A2P Messaging?
P2P is person-to-person, which is non-commercial messaging. A2P is application-to-person, which is an application sending automated messages to individuals.
How is 10DLC different from short codes?
Short codes are 5 or 6-digit numbers that are created for automated texting. They can be shared or dedicated. 10DLC numbers have 10 digits like traditional cell (and landline) numbers. All 10DLC numbers are dedicated (unique to one business).
How is 10DLC different from traditional long codes?
Long codes were originally created for P2P and not business use and carry many limitations, including a maximum of 200 messages per day. 10DLC is approved by carriers for A2P or business use and has at the very minimum 2,000 messages per day and with a higher trust score this allowance may increase to 200,000 messages per day.
When will 10DLC be available?
Carriers are rolling it out in the early months of 2021. It may be in use by the time you read this. The deadline to switch to 10DLC (or dedicated short codes) is June 1, 2021.
Will 10DLC soon be the only option for text message marketing?
No. Carriers are doing away with shared short codes and traditional long codes. However, dedicated short codes are still permitted. These, however, are quite a bit more expensive than 10DLC. Businesses also have the option to use toll-free numbers.
Are trust scores mandatory? How do carriers assign them?
Not all carriers demand trust scores. Whether you need to submit one may also depend on your industry and the types of messages you send. For example, certain topics, such as credit repair, are considered high-risk for spam. A low trust score doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t use SMS services but it may limit the number of messages you can send.
It’s Time to Migrate to 10DLCUS Mobile Carriers have announced that by June 1, 2021, every brand must transition to either a dedicated short code or a dedicated long code (10DLC). ProTexting is here to assist you with a smooth transition. Features and capabilities of the system do not change. You will be able to setup the same flows and campaigns that you would have setup using a short code. ![]() The process takes about 4-8 Days. Do you need a Dedicated Short Code?
If yes, our team can certainly help from start to finish.
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