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Facts:
Gateway
services - Typically operate with a shared short code. The
hosting service provider manages the carrier compliance (opt-in, out, etc)
passing all other traffic back/forth.
Aggregation
services - Typically operate with a dedicated short code. The hosting
service provider manages the carrier connection(s) but your
software/server runs the show.
Shared vs.
Dedicated - Few applications require a dedicated short code. Most can
run on a shared short code.
LONG
CODE? - They are in use today. The carriers don't recognize them
for business use. Businesses using the take risks in non-compliance
messaging.
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The short code is a 5 or six digit number
that SMS programs get filed (registered) with the carriers. The numbers
are obtained through the U.S. Common Short Code administration. Text
Connections works to get that number provisioned
(turned on) with the carriers.
The process to obtain a private or
dedicated short code:
- Talk with TxC to find out if
you need one; or not.
- TxC can tell you immediately if
your program qualifies for SMS.
- The numbers are leased, not owned;
- Lease Fees are $500/month for the random 5 or
six digit number ($1000/month for a vanity)
- Once the number is leased, we
help you document the program in the terms the carriers require and walk
it through their review and provisioning process.
Expect 6-8 weeks.
- Sharing a short code is possible under
the right conditions. There are just a few criteria that will
determine that issue. ( Shared Short
Code )
- Much depends upon the short code
and the program(s) filed on it. Each campaign requires a details
provisioning plan filed with the carriers. Examples include:
- Rich media messaging (MMS)
- Standard rate SMS programs (typical
mobile marketing, business messaging, etc)
- Premium content (ringtones,
pictures, etc.)
- Business applications of SMS require a
short code (shared or dedicated.) In just about every case, a filing
must be submitted to the carriers.
- TxC Advantages: Our
experience will ensure your program(s) get filed properly
and move through the provisioning stages quickly. Our carrier relationships will result in the
best price/program
for your SMS plans; that includes qualities like: $/sms, carrier
coverage, hosting fees, support fees, technical support services,
etc.
U.S. uses short codes for messaging within the
States. To work SMS programs in Canada requires a Canadian short code.
Canadian short codes take a little longer to acquire but work the same as the U.S.
International countries are now beginning to use short codes.
Call Text Connections now at 630-242-1900. Clients are
waiting!
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