SMS Term
10DLC (10-Digit Long Code)
A standard 10-digit phone number registered with carriers for business A2P messaging. Requires brand and campaign registration but offers better deliverability and throughput than unregistered numbers.
Related Terms
Short Code
A 5- or 6-digit phone number leased by businesses to send high-volume SMS messages. Short codes ensure faster throughput and higher deliverability compared to standard numbers.
Long Code
A standard 10-digit phone number used for one-to-one messaging. Ideal for low-volume, conversational SMS and two-way communication with customers.
Throughput Limit
The maximum number of messages you can send per second or per day. Limits vary by number type and carrier registration status. Registered 10DLC numbers get higher limits than unregistered.