“keep your communication flowing!” - Paul Duncan

🚨 New Messaging Policies for Canadian 10DLC Numbers: A2P Registration Requirements 🚨

Hey! 🎧 Are you sending text messages for your gigs and events from your Canadian 10-digit long code numbers? 🇨🇦📱 It’s time to pay attention to some important updates that affect your communication game, especially if you’re messaging across borders to the United States. 🇺🇸

Let’s break down these new rules that you need to know to keep your texting smooth and compliant!

📍 Key Changes:

1. Messaging from Canada to the United States 🇨🇦➡️🇺🇸: Effective immediately, any text messages sent from Canadian 10DLC numbers to U.S. recipients must come from Application-to-Person (A2P) registered numbers. 🚨 This is mandatory for both new and existing Canadian numbers. If you’re not A2P registered yet, now is the time to get it done!

2. Messaging Within Canada 🇨🇦: For new Canadian 10DLC numbers purchased after [insert date], A2P registration will be required to send messages within Canada. 📲

For existing Canadian 10DLC numbers already used for messaging within Canada, A2P registration is not required yet — but be sure to check for any updates!

⚡ Important Notes:

• These updates apply only to 10DLC numbers. 📞

• Toll-Free (TF) numbers are not affected and will continue to follow the old guidelines. 🙌

📚 Understanding A2P 10DLC Registration:

A2P 10DLC is a system that allows businesses to send Application-to-Person type messages via standard 10-digit long code numbers. 📲 Registering your number under A2P helps you comply with carrier regulations, boost message deliverability, and ensures your texts get to your audience without any issues. 🚀

📝 Action Steps:

For Existing Canadian 10DLC Numbers Messaging to the U.S. 🇨🇦➡️🇺🇸: If your number isn’t registered yet, it's time to kick off the registration process to make sure you're in line with the new requirements. Don't wait – stay compliant and keep your communication flowing!

Don’t let these changes catch you off guard! Stay ahead of the game, and make sure your texting is all set for these updates! 🎶📱 If you need any help with the registration process, feel free to reach out. Let's keep the beats rolling and the messages on point! 🎧🔥