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10DLC Registration Update

Published Sep 11, 2026 · 5 min read

What campaigns should expect for political 10DLC brand and campaign registration before sending.

What changed

Political A2P 10DLC still requires a verified brand, a campaign use-case registration, and a Campaign Verify token for political messaging. Review times and third-party fees are set by Campaign Verify, TCR, and carriers — not by FreeMessaging.ai. Start registration early; it is the usual critical path to launch.

Who is affected

Any campaign sending political A2P traffic on 10-digit long codes, including FreeMessaging.ai programs.

What campaigns should do

  • Complete Campaign Verify / CV Token (onboarding step 2) in parallel with data and knowledge work.
  • Prepare identity, sample messages, consent language, and website/policy URLs before submitting 10DLC.
  • Treat carrier, number, and registration charges as campaign pass-through costs.
  • Do not schedule GOTV or first-send dates that assume same-week registration approval.

What is 10DLC and why it matters

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