Merge pull request #271420 from dbasantes/main

Updating SMS pricing pages

Author: ttorble

articles/communication-services/concepts/includes/sms-shortcode-pricing.md

@@ -19,25 +19,30 @@ The Short Code service requires provisioning a short code through the Azure port
 
 ## Short Codes Pricing
 
-### Provisioning Fee
-There are 2 types of fees for short code provisioning.
+### Setup Fee
+When applying for a short code, there are two potential charges to consider:
 
-**Setup fee:**
+- Pre-paid Monthly Fee: This fee covers the period from the day of application until the short code is delivered. Currently, this fee is temporarily waived and will not be charged.
+- Setup Fee: This is a one-time charge applied at the time the short code is delivered.
+
+#### Pre-paid fee
 
 |Country|Fee type   | Description |Fee|
 |---------|-----------|-------------|---|
-|Canada|Setup Fee |Charged at the time the Short Code is delivered |$3000|
-|United States|Setup Fee |Charged at the time the Short Code is delivered |$650|
+|Canada| Short Code Fee |Charged before short code delivery.|$1000/mo|
+|United Kingdom| Short Code Fee |Charged before short code delivery.|$1600/mo|
+|United States|Random Short Code Fee |Charged before short code delivery.|$1000/mo*|
+
+*Extra $500/mo would be charged for Vanity short codes"
+>[!Note] 
+>The pre-paid monthly fee is currently waived and will not be charged. Please be aware that this is a temporary measure and subject to change.
 
-**Short code fee:**
+#### Setup fee
 
 |Country|Fee type   | Description |Fee|
 |---------|-----------|-------------|---|
-|Canada| Short Code Fee |Charged before short code delivery. Waived for a limited period|$1000/mo|
-|United Kingdom| Short Code Fee |Charged before short code delivery. Waived for a limited period|$1600/mo|
-|United States|Random Short Code Fee |Charged before short code delivery. Waived for a limited period|$1000/mo*|
-
-*Extra $500/mo would be charged for Vanity short codes
+|Canada|Setup Fee |Charged at the time the Short Code is delivered |$3000|
+|United States|Setup Fee |Charged at the time the Short Code is delivered |$650|
 
 >[!Note] 
 >Short Codes provisioning typically takes on average 8-12 weeks.
@@ -64,11 +69,10 @@ The following prices are exclusive of the required communications taxes and fees
 |United Kingdom| $0.04 | $0.0075|
 |United States| $0.0075 | $0.0075|
 
-
 *See our guide on [SMS character limits](../sms/sms-faq.md#what-is-the-sms-character-limit) to learn more about message segments.
 
-## Carrier surcharge
-A standard carrier surcharge is applicable to messages exchanged via toll-free numbers. A carrier surcharge is a per-message segment* charge and is subject to change. Carrier surcharge is calculated based on the destination of the message for sent messages and based on the sender of the message for received messages.  See our guide on [Carrier surcharges]
+### Carrier surcharge
+A standard carrier surcharge is applicable to messages exchanged via short-codes. A carrier surcharge is a per-message segment* charge and is subject to change. Carrier surcharge is calculated based on the destination of the message for sent messages and based on the sender of the message for received messages.  See our guide on [Carrier surcharges]
 
 |Country| Send Message | Receive Message|
 |-----------|---------|--------------|

articles/communication-services/concepts/includes/sms-tollfree-pricing.md

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ ms.author: prakulka
 >[!Important] 
 >In most cases, customers with Azure subscriptions locations that match the country/region of the Number offer will be able to buy the Number. However, US and Canada numbers may be purchased by customers with Azure subscription locations in other countries/regions. Please see [here](../numbers/sub-eligibility-number-capability.md) for details on in-country and cross-country purchases.
 
-The Toll-free SMS service requires provisioning a toll-free number through the Azure portal. Once a toll-free number is provisioned, pay-as-you-go pricing applies to the leasing fee, and the usage fee. The leasing fee, and the usage fee is determined by the short code type, location of the short code, and the destination.
+The Toll-free SMS service requires provisioning a toll-free number through the Azure portal. Once a toll-free number is provisioned, pay-as-you-go pricing applies to the leasing fee, and the usage fee. The leasing fee, and the usage fee is determined by the location of the toll-free, and the destination.
 
 ## Toll Free Pricing
 

articles/communication-services/concepts/sms/concepts.md

@@ -38,15 +38,15 @@ Key features of Azure Communication Services SMS SDKs include:
 
 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 a variety of 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:
 
-|Factors              | Toll-Free| Short Code | Dynamic Alphanumeric Sender ID| Preregistered Alphanumeric Sender ID|
-|---------------------|----------|------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|
+|Factors              | Toll-Free| Short Code | Dynamic Alphanumeric Sender ID| Preregistered Alphanumeric Sender ID| 
+|---------------------|----------|------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|
 |**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 variety of 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 variety of 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. |
 |**Format**|+1 (8XX) XYZ PQRS| 12345  | CONTOSO*       |CONTOSO*       |
 |**SMS support**|Two-way SMS| Two-way SMS  | One-way outbound SMS  |One-way outbound SMS  |
 |**Calling support**|Yes| No | No |No |
-|**Provisioning time**| 5-6 weeks| 6-8 weeks  | Instant       | 4-5 weeks|
+|**Provisioning time**| 5-6 weeks| 6-8 weeks  | Instant       | 4-5 weeks| 
 |**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)|
-|**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, United Kingdom| Australia, Czech Republic, Finland, Italy, Norway, Slovakia, Slovenia|
+|**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, United Kingdom| Australia, Czech Republic, Finland, Italy, Norway, Slovakia, Slovenia| 
 |**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) |
 
 \* See [Alphanumeric sender ID FAQ](./sms-faq.md#alphanumeric-sender-id) for detailed formatting requirements.