Signal & Syntax · Messaging and A2P

What Is 10DLC?

10DLC (10-digit long code) is the US system for A2P SMS over standard local numbers. Senders register a brand and a campaign with The Campaign Registry.

Also called10-digit long code · A2P 10DLC

10DLC in Practice

US carriers introduced 10DLC to separate business traffic from personal traffic on local numbers. Throughput depends on the brand's vetting score. Unregistered A2P traffic on long codes is filtered or blocked. Short codes and verified toll-free numbers are the other US A2P routes.

Related Terms

Short code A short code is a shortened number for high-volume A2P SMS. A2P messaging A2P (application-to-person) messaging is SMS sent by software to a mobile user. Sender ID A sender ID is the name or number shown as the sender of an SMS. Toll-free number A toll-free number is paid for by the called party, so the caller pays nothing.

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