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>- For billing locations in the US and Puerto Rico – Azure Prepayment (previously called Monetary Commitment) funds and Azure prepaid credits are not eligible for purchasing the products. Additionally, customer spend on the products is not eligible for Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment drawdown.
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>- For billing locations outside the US and Puerto Rico Azure Prepayment (previously called Monetary Commitment) funds and Azure prepaid credits are not eligible for purchasing the products.
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## 10 Digit Long Code (10DLC) Pricing
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This page provides an overview of the pricing for 10DLC (10-Digit Long Code) SMS services available through Azure Communication Services (ACS). 10DLC is primarily supported in the United States. Availability depends on the subscription billing location and eligibility. Check the [ACS eligibility documentation](../../concepts/numbers/phone-number-management-for-united-states.md) for more details on supported countries. The 10DLC SMS service requires registering a brand, registering a campaign, and provisioning a 10DLC number through the Azure portal. Pay-as-you-go pricing applies to these different services: brand registration, campaign registration, phone number leasing, and message usage.
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### **Registration Fees**
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Registration fees are required for brands and campaigns to comply with U.S. 10DLC regulations.
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-**Brand**: A brand represents your business or organization. It's a unique identity used to register campaigns with mobile carriers.
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-**Campaign**: A campaign is a use case associated with a brand, such as promotional messages, customer notifications, or emergency alerts. Campaign registration ensures compliance with messaging regulations and helps carriers distinguish legitimate traffic from spam.
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> Trust scores and vetting requirements are determined by TCR and participating carriers. Brand vetting is **required as per The Campaign Registry (TCR)** in the following cases:
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> To achieve higher trust scores for better message throughput and delivery rates.
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> Brand vetting for 10DLC (10-Digit Long Code) messaging is typically required for companies outside the Russell 3000 list.
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The following fees apply to the registration of brands and campaigns.
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| Category | Fee Type | Fee Subtype | Frequency | Description | Fee |
|**Local (Geographic)**| Leasing | Monthly | Monthly fee for leasing a phone number | $1 |
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SMS offers pay-as-you-go pricing. The price is a per-message segment* charge based on the destination of the message. 10DLC phone numbers can send messages to phone numbers located within the United States.
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|United States| $0.0075 | $0.0075|
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A carrier surcharge applies to messages exchanged using 10DLC numbers. This surcharge is a per-message segment fee that may vary over time. For outbound messages, the surcharge is determined by the carrier of the recipient's number. For inbound messages, it is determined by the carrier of the sender's number.
\* Please refer to [Inbound calling capabilities page](../telephony/inbound-calling-capabilities.md) for details.
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\** Applications from all other subscription types are reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis. Reach out to [email protected] for assistance with your application.
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## Azure subscription billing locations where United States phone numbers are available for 10DLC SMS
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-**Two-way** conversations to support scenarios like customer support, alerts, and appointment reminders.
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-**Analytics** to track your SMS usage patterns. See [SMS insights](../../concepts/analytics/insights/sms-insights.md) for details.
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-**Opt-Out** handling support to automatically detect and respect opt-outs for toll-free numbers and short codes. Opt-outs for US toll-free numbers are mandated and enforced by US carriers. See [opt-out handling FAQ](./sms-faq.md#opt-out-handling) for details.
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-**Opt-Out** handling support to automatically detect and respect opt-outs for toll-free numbers and short codes. US carriers mandate and enforce opt-outs for US toll-free numbers. See [opt-out handling FAQ](./sms-faq.md#opt-out-handling) for details.
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Sending SMS to any recipient requires getting a phone number. Choosing the right number type is critical to the success of your messaging campaign. Some factors to consider when choosing a number type include destination(s) of the message, throughput requirement of your messaging campaign, and the timeline when you want to start sending messages. Azure Communication Services enables you to send SMS using various sender types - toll-free number (1-8XX), short codes (12345), and alphanumeric sender ID (CONTOSO). The following table walks you through the features of each number type:
|**Description**|Toll free numbers are telephone numbers with distinct three-digit codes that can be used for business to consumer communication without any charge to the consumer| Short codes are 5-6 digit numbers used for business to consumer messaging such as alerts, notifications, and marketing | Alphanumeric Sender IDs are displayed as a custom alphanumeric phrase like the company’s name (CONTOSO, MyCompany) on the recipient handset. Alphanumeric sender IDs can be used for various use cases like one-time passcodes, marketing alerts, and flight status notifications. Dynamic alphanumeric sender ID is supported in countries/regions that do not require registration for use.| Alphanumeric Sender IDs are displayed as a custom alphanumeric phrase like the company’s name (CONTOSO, MyCompany) on the recipient handset. Alphanumeric sender IDs can be used for a variety of use cases like one-time passcodes, marketing alerts, and flight status notifications. Pre-registered alphanumeric sender ID is supported in countries/regions that require registration for use. |
|**Throughput**| 200 messages/min (can be increased upon request)| 6000 messages/ min (can be increased upon request) | 600 messages/ min (can be increased upon request)|600 messages/ min (can be increased upon request)|
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|**Get started**|[Get a toll-free number](../../quickstarts/telephony/get-phone-number.md)|[Get a short code](../../quickstarts/sms/apply-for-short-code.md)|[Enable dynamic alphanumeric sender ID](../../quickstarts/sms/enable-alphanumeric-sender-id.md#enable-dynamic-alphanumeric-sender-id)|[Enable preregistered alphanumeric sender ID](../../quickstarts/sms/enable-alphanumeric-sender-id.md#enable-preregistered-alphanumeric-sender-id)|
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Sending SMS to any recipient requires getting a phone number. Choosing the right number type is critical to the success of your messaging campaign. When choosing a number type, consider the message destination, the throughput needed for your campaign, and when you want to start sending messages. Azure Communication Services enables you to send SMS using various sender types - toll-free number (1-8XX), short codes (12345), 10 digit long codes (1-234-123-1234), and alphanumeric sender ID (CONTOSO). The following table walks you through the features of each number type:
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|Factors | Toll-Free| Short Code | Dynamic Alphanumeric Sender ID| Preregistered Alphanumeric Sender ID|10 Digit Long Code (10DLC) |
|**Description**|Toll free numbers are telephone numbers with distinct three-digit codes that can be used for business to consumer communication without any charge to the consumer| Short codes are 5-6 digit numbers used for business to consumer messaging such as alerts, notifications, and marketing | Alphanumeric Sender IDs are displayed as a custom alphanumeric phrase like the company’s name (CONTOSO, MyCompany) on the recipient handset. Alphanumeric sender IDs can be used for a various use cases like one-time passcodes, marketing alerts, and flight status notifications. Dynamic alphanumeric sender ID is supported in countries that do not require registration for use.| Alphanumeric Sender IDs are displayed as a custom alphanumeric phrase like the company’s name (CONTOSO, MyCompany) on the recipient handset. Alphanumeric sender IDs can be used for a various use cases like one-time passcodes, marketing alerts, and flight status notifications. Pre-registered alphanumeric sender ID is supported in countries that require registration for use. | 10DLC, or 10-Digit Long Code, refers to a 10 digit phone numbers that are utilized for SMS communications. These numbers are primarily used by businesses and organizations for sending large volumes of Application-to-Person (A2P) SMS messages. |
|**Throughput**| 200 messages/min (can be increased upon request)| 6000 messages/ min (can be increased upon request) | 600 messages/ min (can be increased upon request)|600 messages/ min (can be increased upon request)|200 messages/min (can be increased upon request) |
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|**Supported Destinations**| United States, Canada, Puerto Rico| United States, Canada, United Kingdom | Austria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland | Australia, Czech Republic, Finland, Italy, Norway, Slovakia, Slovenia, United Kingdom|United States |
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|**Get started**|[Get a toll-free number](../../quickstarts/telephony/get-phone-number.md)|[Get a short code](../../quickstarts/sms/apply-for-short-code.md)|[Enable dynamic alphanumeric sender ID](../../quickstarts/sms/enable-alphanumeric-sender-id.md#enable-dynamic-alphanumeric-sender-id)|[Enable preregistered alphanumeric sender ID](../../quickstarts/sms/enable-alphanumeric-sender-id.md#enable-preregistered-alphanumeric-sender-id)|[Apply for 10DLC](../../quickstarts/sms/apply-for-ten-digit-long-code.md)|
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\* See [Alphanumeric sender ID FAQ](./sms-faq.md#alphanumeric-sender-id) for detailed formatting requirements.
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