Text messaging has become one of the most powerful ways for businesses to connect with their customers. Whether it’s appointment reminders, promotional offers, delivery updates, or customer support, SMS continues to prove its value as a fast, personal, and highly effective communication channel. But with this power comes responsibility. Businesses must ensure their messages are not only delivered but also compliant with the rules that protect consumers from spam and fraud.
This is where 10DLC (10-Digit Long Code) comes into play—a standard introduced to make business texting more transparent, secure, and reliable.
Understanding 10DLC
10DLC refers to the standard 10-digit phone numbers that have been approved and optimized for Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging. Unlike regular long codes that were originally meant for individual use, 10DLC numbers are purpose-built for businesses, allowing them to send high volumes of messages without running into carrier restrictions.
The purpose of 10DLC is to strike a balance between efficiency and protection. It ensures that businesses can run SMS campaigns while customers are safeguarded from unwanted spam.
Key advantages of 10DLC include:
✅ Legitimacy: Customers know they’re receiving texts from a verified business.
✅ Higher deliverability: Messages are less likely to be flagged or filtered.
✅ Carrier compliance: Businesses meet telecom regulations and avoid penalties.
Why 10DLC Compliance Is Non-Negotiable
Ignoring 10DLC rules is not just a small oversight; it can have serious consequences. Carriers now require businesses to register their brand and campaign details before running large-scale SMS programs. Failure to comply can result in:
❌ Significant fines and penalties.
❌ Messages being blocked or filtered out by carriers.
❌ A decline in brand credibility due to poor message delivery.
Compliance isn’t about ticking boxes; it’s about protecting your customer relationships. Customers are far more likely to engage when they know your messages are trustworthy and transparent.
How Opentact Makes 10DLC Compliance Easy
Managing telecom regulations and staying compliant can feel overwhelming, but Opentact is built to remove the complexity. Here’s how Opentact supports businesses with 10DLC:
1. Seamless Registration
Opentact handles the carrier registration process for you, from verifying your brand to submitting campaign details. This means you can launch compliant campaigns without dealing with confusing paperwork or delays.
2. Built-In Security
Every message you send is protected by telecom-grade SIP security and encryption, reducing the risks of fraud or data leaks.
3. Always Up-to-Date Compliance
Telecom rules evolve constantly, but with Opentact you don’t have to worry. Our compliance-first approach ensures your messaging campaigns are always aligned with the latest carrier and FCC regulations.
4. Scalable Messaging Platform
Startups, mid-sized businesses, and enterprises alike benefit from Opentact’s scalable infrastructure. Whether you’re sending a few hundred or millions of texts, the platform adapts without compromising compliance.
5. Real-Time Insights
Opentact provides detailed delivery reports and compliance dashboards. You’ll know which messages are going through, which are blocked, and why—helping you refine your campaigns continuously.
Why Businesses Trust Opentact for 10DLC
The heart of 10DLC isn’t just about regulation—it’s about building trust with customers. A business that follows best practices shows responsibility, professionalism, and respect for consumer privacy. By choosing Opentact, you get:
A secure, carrier-approved platform.
Simplified compliance management.
Higher SMS deliverability and engagement.
Freedom from hidden fines and blocked messages.
In short, Opentact allows businesses to focus on growth while leaving compliance worries behind.
Final Thoughts
10DLC has changed the landscape of business messaging for the better. It gives customers peace of mind while offering businesses a reliable channel to scale communications. But compliance is not a one-time activity—it’s an ongoing responsibility.
With Opentact’s cloud-first platform, your business is always ahead of compliance requirements. You gain not only the tools to send messages but also the confidence that they’ll be delivered securely, legally, and effectively.
👉 Ensure your SMS campaigns are built on trust and compliance. Explore how Opentact can simplify 10DLC for your business at www.opentact.org!