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SMS-Enabled Numbers (10DLC, Short Codes, Long Codes)

Carrier-Verified Messaging. FCC-Compliant Identity. Built for Scale.

SMS-Enabled Numbers

The success of your messaging strategy depends on the integrity, compliance, and verification of your sender identity. TeleFortress provisions and manages SMS-enabled local DIDs, toll-free numbers, 10DLC, short codes, and long codes through our federally compliant, carrier-grade infrastructure, ensuring message delivery, campaign trust, and traceability across every channel.
“You don’t just need a number. You need a verified identity your audience, and the carriers, can trust.”
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Types of SMS-Enabled Numbers We Offer

10DLC (10-Digit Long Code)

  • Designed for A2P (Application-to-Person) messaging
  • Ideal for customer alerts, reminders, and two-way texting
  • Brand and campaign registration required (we handle it for you)
  • Higher throughput and lower spam risk than legacy long codes
Best for: Customer service, logistics updates, appointment confirmations

Short Codes (5–6 Digit Numbers)

  • High-throughput, high-trust messaging channel
  • Used for mass marketing, 2FA, and interactive campaigns
  • Provisioned through TeleFortress with carrier coordination
  • Fully CTIA-compliant and supported by all U.S. carriers
Best for: High-volume alerts, marketing opt-ins, nationwide campaigns

Long Codes (Unregistered DIDs)

  • Traditional 10-digit numbers for low-volume, P2P messaging
  • Lower deliverability and higher risk of filtering without proper controls
  • Best for internal communications or low-frequency customer touchpoints
  • Can be upgraded to 10DLC for higher deliverability

Best for: Lightweight internal use or testing environments

 

Support

Toll-Free Messaging Support

  • SMS/MMS-enabled toll-free numbers available nationwide
  • Carrier-verified sender registration and pre-approved use cases
  • Supported for 1:1 conversations, alerts, and customer engagement
  • Integrated with CNAM, e911, and voice capabilities

Key Features

Brand & campaign registration for 10DLC compliance

Support for dedicated, shared, or rotating short codes

Consent-based opt-in/opt-out management built-in

Full provisioning, porting, and routing of SMS-enabled DIDs

Real-time message analytics and delivery tracking

Built-in fraud protection and throughput optimization

At TeleFortress, every number is provisioned for performance and protected for compliance

Compliance You Can Count On

Use Cases We Power

Seamless Integration & API Access

All numbers are accessible via our messaging platform and APIs:

Provision, assign, and rotate numbers via API

Create messaging flows for inbound replies

Track campaign engagement in real time

Enable voice + SMS on the same DID with full traceability

Let’s Activate Your Messaging Identity

Whether you need a verified short code, a branded 10DLC campaign, or a fleet of SMS-enabled toll-free numbers, TeleFortress provisions the infrastructure, and the compliance, that keeps your messages trusted and deliverable.