Short codes and 10DLC compared
10DLC uses a ten-digit number; short codes use five or six digits. Provider approval, usable capacity, cost, and operational control determine the practical fit.
Putting the guide into practice
Build a comparison covering desired launch, recurring costs, expected segments, media, replies, and end-of-campaign handling. Ask each provider to state which limits apply.
- Launch dependencies
- Cost model
- Capacity
- Replies
- Exit process
Limits and review decisions
Avoid claiming one sender category always outperforms another. Evaluate the actual offers and test conditions rather than industry shorthand.