Does Texting short code cost money?

Short codes are only 5 or 6 digits vs. others that are 10. This makes opting into texting programs simpler as the number is easier to remember and quick to type out. Short codes are the most expensive with a monthly cost between $500 and $1,000 depending on whether it’s a random or vanity code.

How do I get an SMS short code?

Obtaining a short code is simply the first step in your SMS marketing journey. Once you have the code, you need the wireless carriers to approve it. The short code approval process requires an application and usually takes some time.

Why are SMS short codes so expensive?

Short codes must be leased from a national registry for a minimum of three months at a time. Vanity short codes are easier for consumers to remember, making them more expensive than random short codes.

How much do SMS cost?

Short Code SMS volume pricing

SMS messages per month	Messages received	Messages sent
First 500K messages	$ 0.0075 *	$ 0.0075 *
Next 4.5 million messages	$ 0.0050 *	$ 0.0050 *
Next 20 million messages	$ 0.0030 *	$ 0.0030 *
Next 75 million messages	$ 0.0020 *	$ 0.0020 *

What is 10DLC?

A 10-digit long code (10DLC) is the new industry-led long code solution for North American application-to-person (A2P) business messaging. Your business may already be familiar with using long codes to send text messages to customers and the benefits they provide, such as text-enabling a customer service number.

Can multiple companies use the same short code?

There can be dozens or even hundreds of companies sharing the same short code. Historically sharing a short code provided cost savings benefits because the the monthly lease for a short code is distributed across companies and brands that use it.