A2P / 10DLC Registration & SMS Compliance

If your business sends SMS messages in the United States, A2P/10DLC registration is mandatory.

NetGir manages the full registration process so your SMS campaigns stay compliant, approved, and fully deliverable across major carriers.

What is A2P/10DLC?

A2P 10DLC stands for Application-to-Person messaging using standard 10-digit long codes. It is required for businesses sending SMS through U.S. carriers.

Why It Exists

Mobile carriers such as AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon require businesses to register messaging campaigns. This reduces spam, improves transparency, and protects consumers.

As of recent enforcement updates, unregistered business messaging can be filtered or blocked. Proper registration ensures your SMS messages are delivered consistently.

Unregistered = Blocked Messages

If your business sends SMS without A2P/10DLC registration, carriers may block or filter your messages. That means lost conversations and missed revenue.

Carrier Compliance

Required by major U.S. carriers for business messaging.

Better Deliverability

Registered campaigns experience higher approval and message success rates.

Higher Throughput

Approved campaigns can send more messages per minute without filtering.

How A2P/10DLC Registration Works

The process involves business verification, campaign registration, and number approval. Here’s how it works:

Business Registration

Register your business entity with The Campaign Registry (TCR).

  • 3-5 business days

Requirements:

  • Legal business name and EIN/Tax ID

  • Industry classification and business type

  • Business address and contact information

  • Website verification

Brand Verification

Verify your brand identity to establish trust with mobile carriers.

  • 5-7 business days

Requirements:

  • Business verification documents

  • Brand vetting score calculation

  • Proof of business legitimacy

  • Optional: External brand vetting for higher scores

Campaign Registration

Register specific use cases for your SMS campaigns.

  • 1-3 business days

Requirements:

  • Campaign use case (customer care, marketing, mixed)

  • Opt-in/opt-out process documentation

  • Sample message templates

  • Compliance with TCPA and CTIA guidelines

Number Association

Link your 10-digit phone numbers to your approved campaign.

  • 1-2 business days

Requirements:

  • Phone number provisioning

  • Carrier approval confirmation

  • Number-to-campaign mapping

  • Throughput allocation

Total Timeline: 10-20 Business Days

The entire process takes 2-4 weeks from start to finish, assuming all documentation is ready.

A2P/10DLC Registration Fees

Registration includes carrier and registry charges. Costs depend on campaign type and messaging volume.

One-Time Fees

Business Registration

$4

Campaign Registration (per campaign)

$10-$15

Optional: External Brand Vetting

$40

Recurring Fees

Brand Registration (quarterly)

$2/quarter

Campaign Fee (per month per campaign)

$10/month

Number Association (per month per number)

$0.50-$2/month

One-Time Fees

Business Registration

$4

Campaign Registration (per campaign)

$10-$15

Optional: External Brand Vetting

$40

Recurring Fees

Brand Registration (quarterly)

$2/quarter

Campaign Fee (per month per campaign)

$10/month

Number Association (per month per number)

$0.50-$2/month

Typical Monthly Cost Example

Campaign Fee (1 campaign)

$10/month

Number Fees (3 numbers @ $1 each)

$3/month

Brand Fee (quarterly = $0.67/mo)

$0.67/month

Total Recurring Cost:

$10/month

Plus one-time setup fees of approximately $20-$60 depending on brand vetting.

How NetGir Manages A2P/10DLC Compliance

We handle documentation, registration, approvals, and setup so you don’t have to navigate carrier requirements alone.

Complete Registration

We prepare and submit all required business and campaign documentation.

Compliance Oversight

We ensure your messaging follows carrier, TCPA, and CTIA standards.

Campaign Optimization

We structure campaigns for approval and higher throughput.

Ongoing Monitoring

We track performance and delivery to prevent filtering issues.

Throughput Management

We configure message limits to match your business volume.

Renewal & Updates

We manage changes, renewals, and carrier updates as needed.

Why A2P/10DLC Compliance Matters

SMS is a powerful business communication channel. Without registration, your messages may be blocked or filtered.

Without A2P/10DLC

Messages blocked or filtered by carriers

30-50% delivery rates (or worse)

Wasted ad spend on leads you can't reach

Broken follow-up sequences

Lost revenue from missed touchpoints

Risk of carrier penalties or number suspension

With A2P/10DLC

95%+ message delivery rates

High-volume throughput (1000s of messages/day)

Reliable follow-up automation

Consistent prospect engagement

Maximized ROI on your lead generation

Future-proof compliance with carrier requirements

Need Help with A2P/10DLC?

If you're using SMS as part of your revenue operations system, A2P/10DLC registration is non-negotiable. We handle the entire process.

Book a call and we'll discuss your SMS requirements, registration status, and compliance needs.

Compliance included in all NetGir revenue systems

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