Use the chart below to better understand how TF (Toll-Free Number) and 10-DLC (Local Area Code) Messaging Codes compare.
* CANNABIS, CBD, DELTA8, KRATOM, AND OTHER FEDERALLY ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES ARE PROHIBITED ON ALL MESSAGING CODES. THERE IS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR THIS TRAFFIC AND IT WILL BE SHUT DOWN IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT ADVANCED NOTICE
| New Messaging Code(s) | Toll-Free Number | Local 10-DLC |
Vanity Customization | Customize up to 4-7 Letters |  |
Area Code Availability | Supports 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, 833 | Search and select by location Zip or Area Code |
Voice Enabled for Calling (avail. w/ Port Existing #) |  |  |
Can be used immediately for Texting | NO. Requires Verification | NO. Requires Verification |
Throughput, Supports High Message Volume | No Limit | Daily Cap = 2,000 messages. Brand Vetting Required for Increased Throughput |
Requires LOA (Letter of Authorization) |  |  |
Requires TF Verification Form (CLICK HERE) |  |  |
Requires Brand Registration (CLICK HERE) |  |  |
Available for Sole Proprietors / DBAs |  |  |
Corporations, Private Companies, LLC, Non-Profits |  |  |
| Port Existing Business Line | Toll-Free Number | Local 10-DLC |
Text Enable existing Business Line |  |  |
--This will NOT disrupt their existing voice service | ||
Can be used immediately for Texting | NO. Requires Verification | NO. Requires Verification |
Requires LOA (Letter of Authorization) |  |  |
Requires TF Verification Form (CLICK HERE) | | |
Requires Brand Registration (CLICK HERE) | | |
Available for Sole Proprietors / DBAs |  |  |
Corporations, Private Companies, LLC, Non-Profits |  |  |
| Message Code Costs | Toll-Free Number | Local 10-DLC |
One-Time Verification Fee (Campaign Registry) | N/A | $15 |
Enhanced Vetting Fee | N/A | $40 (Optional) |
--To obtain higher messaging throughput | ||
Monthly Fee (iVision) | $2.50 | $2.50 |
Monthly Fee (Campaign Registry) | N/A | $10 |
| Throughput | Toll-Free Number | Local 10-DLC |
Supports P2P (1-on-1) messaging | |  |
Supports A2P (high volume) messaging |  |  |
Supports High Messaging Volume | No Limit | Throughput Determined By Brand Vetting Score |
| N/A | 2,000 msg Daily Cap |
| N/A | 2,000 msg Daily Cap |
| N/A | 10,000 msg Daily Cap |
| N/A | 40,000 msg Daily Cap |
| N/A | 200,000 msg Daily Cap |
| N/A | 75 SMS / 50 MMS Per Min |
| N/A | 240 SMS / 150 MMS Per Min |
| N/A | 240 SMS / 150 MMS Per Min |
| N/A | 2,400 SMS / 1,200 MMS Per Min |
| N/A | 4,500 SMS / 2,400 MMS Per Min |
| N/A | TBD |
| Fringe Use Cases | Toll-Free Number | Local 10-DLC |
*Cannabis / CBD - 100% NEVER ALLOWED |  |  |
Casino (Gambling) |  |  |
Casino (Non-Gambling Events / Notices) |  |  |
Debt Collection / Settlement |  |  |
Liquor / Wine - REQUIRES AGE VERIFICATION |  |  |
Payday Loans |  |  |
Vape / Tobacco (NO CBD, KRATOM, DELTA8, ETC.) - REQUIRES AGE VERIFICATION |  |  |
Firearms - REQUIRES AGE VERIFICATION |  |  |
Sweepstakes / Contests |  |  |
* CANNABIS, CBD, DELTA8, KRATOM, AND OTHER FEDERALLY ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES ARE PROHIBITED ON ALL MESSAGING CODES. THERE IS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR THIS TRAFFIC AND IT WILL BE SHUT DOWN IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT ADVANCED NOTICE
| Additional Pros & Cons | Toll-Free Number | Local 10-DLC |
Can be used immediately | NO. Requires Verification | NO. Requires Verification |
Can be shared with other businesses |  | |
Dedicated to one company / brand |  |  |
Can be shared among multiple locations of the same brand |  |  |
Access to ALL available keywords |  |  |
Delivers to US / Canada |  |  |
Supports SMS | |  |
Supports MMS - LIMITED MMS SUPPORT IN CANADA |  | |