What is a short code?

Short codes are easy to remember, have open rates above 90%, enjoy a high degree of consumer trust, and have very high deliverability relative to other messaging platforms.

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WHY A SHORT CODE?

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90% Open Rate

Over 90% of text messages opened and read within three minutes.

Easy to Remember

With only five or six digits, short codes are easier for users to remember and type.

Trust & Consumer Confidence

Consumers trust short codes thanks to industry oversight and best practices.

The Highest Throughput Rates

Short codes have one of the highest throughput rates to support robust messaging needs.

HOW IT WORKS

Get started with short codes.

Choose

You have the option of choosing a randomly generated code, or a “custom” code that is a five or six digit number.

Lease

Lease your short code and find a partner to help bring your campaign to life.

Launch

Finally, develop your campaign, then submit using your partner. Once your campaign has been approved you will be ready to launch.

Affordable pricing and easy payment options

Short code pricing is straightforward, with flexible payment options to fit your budget cycle. For a Select short code – one you choose yourself – the lease rate is $1,000 per month. For a Random code – one assigned to you by the system – the lease rate is $500 per month.

About CTIA & GCH

Short codes are administered by the Common Short Code Administration (CSCA), an LLC governed by CTIA, the wireless trade association, on behalf of U.S. wireless carriers. Technical aspects of the registry are supported by CTIA’s partner, GCH.

CASE STUDIES

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Frequently asked questions

What is a short code?

What is a short code?

Short codes are easy to remember, have open rates above 90%, enjoy a high degree of consumer trust, and have very high deliverability relative to other messaging platforms.

Find a Short Code



×

WHY A SHORT CODE?

Reach 98% of your customers

with short codes.

Get a Short Code

Learn More

90% Open Rate

Over 90% of text messages opened and read within three minutes.

Easy to Remember

With only five or six digits, short codes are easier for users to remember and type.

Trust & Consumer Confidence

Consumers trust short codes thanks to industry oversight and best practices.

The Highest Throughput Rates

Short codes have one of the highest throughput rates to support robust messaging needs.

HOW IT WORKS

Get started with short codes.

Choose

You have the option of choosing a randomly generated code, or a “custom” code that is a five or six digit number.

Lease

Lease your short code and find a partner to help bring your campaign to life.

Launch

Finally, develop your campaign, then submit using your partner. Once your campaign has been approved you will be ready to launch.

Affordable pricing and easy payment options

Short code pricing is straightforward, with flexible payment options to fit your budget cycle. For a Select short code – one you choose yourself – the lease rate is $1,000 per month. For a Random code – one assigned to you by the system – the lease rate is $500 per month.

About CTIA & GCH

Short codes are administered by the Common Short Code Administration (CSCA), an LLC governed by CTIA, the wireless trade association, on behalf of U.S. wireless carriers. Technical aspects of the registry are supported by CTIA’s partner, GCH.

CASE STUDIES

See how companies are using short codes.

Get a Short Code

All case studies

Frequently asked questions

What is a short code?

A short code is a five- or six-digit number that can be used to send and receive text messages. Companies use these codes to bring customers into the branded experience through information updates, alerts, loyalty programs, surveys, sweepstakes, and coupon offers. Short codes have high deliverability and open rates, are easy to remember, and enjoy a high level of trust from consumers thanks to federal regulations, industry oversight and best practices that keep spam rates low.

What is the Short Code Registry?

The Short Code Registry is a single database of available, reserved and registered codes. CTIA, the wireless trade association, oversees and administers the Short Code Registry. CTIA partner GCH provides technical support for registry operations.

What is a registered short code?

A registered code is one that has made it through the application and payment processes and can now be used by the lessee.

How many digits can a short code be?

In the U.S. short code are typically either five digits or six digits. Five-digit codes range from 20000 to 99999. Six-digit codes range from 200000 to 999999.

What is the Short Code Monitoring Handbook?

The Short Code Monitoring Handbook describes best practices for using short codes to enable messaging services. All short code programs are encouraged to comply with this basic code of conduct, including:

Providing consumers the best possible user experience;

Honoring consumer choices and preventing abuse of messaging platforms;

Delivering flexible guidelines that communicate compliance values clearly;

Enabling the short code industry to self-regulate; and

Facilitating enforcement measures, if necessary, to protect consumers quickly and consistently.

Learn more at the Short Code Monitoring Handbook page

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What is the Short Code Registry?

What is a short code?

Short codes are easy to remember, have open rates above 90%, enjoy a high degree of consumer trust, and have very high deliverability relative to other messaging platforms.

Find a Short Code



×

WHY A SHORT CODE?

Reach 98% of your customers

with short codes.

Get a Short Code

Learn More

90% Open Rate

Over 90% of text messages opened and read within three minutes.

Easy to Remember

With only five or six digits, short codes are easier for users to remember and type.

Trust & Consumer Confidence

Consumers trust short codes thanks to industry oversight and best practices.

The Highest Throughput Rates

Short codes have one of the highest throughput rates to support robust messaging needs.

HOW IT WORKS

Get started with short codes.

Choose

You have the option of choosing a randomly generated code, or a “custom” code that is a five or six digit number.

Lease

Lease your short code and find a partner to help bring your campaign to life.

Launch

Finally, develop your campaign, then submit using your partner. Once your campaign has been approved you will be ready to launch.

Affordable pricing and easy payment options

Short code pricing is straightforward, with flexible payment options to fit your budget cycle. For a Select short code – one you choose yourself – the lease rate is $1,000 per month. For a Random code – one assigned to you by the system – the lease rate is $500 per month.

About CTIA & GCH

Short codes are administered by the Common Short Code Administration (CSCA), an LLC governed by CTIA, the wireless trade association, on behalf of U.S. wireless carriers. Technical aspects of the registry are supported by CTIA’s partner, GCH.

CASE STUDIES

See how companies are using short codes.

Get a Short Code

All case studies

Frequently asked questions

What is a short code?

A short code is a five- or six-digit number that can be used to send and receive text messages. Companies use these codes to bring customers into the branded experience through information updates, alerts, loyalty programs, surveys, sweepstakes, and coupon offers. Short codes have high deliverability and open rates, are easy to remember, and enjoy a high level of trust from consumers thanks to federal regulations, industry oversight and best practices that keep spam rates low.

What is the Short Code Registry?

The Short Code Registry is a single database of available, reserved and registered codes. CTIA, the wireless trade association, oversees and administers the Short Code Registry. CTIA partner GCH provides technical support for registry operations.

What is a registered short code?

A registered code is one that has made it through the application and payment processes and can now be used by the lessee.

How many digits can a short code be?

In the U.S. short code are typically either five digits or six digits. Five-digit codes range from 20000 to 99999. Six-digit codes range from 200000 to 999999.

What is the Short Code Monitoring Handbook?

The Short Code Monitoring Handbook describes best practices for using short codes to enable messaging services. All short code programs are encouraged to comply with this basic code of conduct, including:

Providing consumers the best possible user experience;

Honoring consumer choices and preventing abuse of messaging platforms;

Delivering flexible guidelines that communicate compliance values clearly;

Enabling the short code industry to self-regulate; and

Facilitating enforcement measures, if necessary, to protect consumers quickly and consistently.

Learn more at the Short Code Monitoring Handbook page

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Get started with short codes

Get a Short Code

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What is a registered short code?

What is a short code?

Short codes are easy to remember, have open rates above 90%, enjoy a high degree of consumer trust, and have very high deliverability relative to other messaging platforms.

Find a Short Code



×

WHY A SHORT CODE?

Reach 98% of your customers

with short codes.

Get a Short Code

Learn More

90% Open Rate

Over 90% of text messages opened and read within three minutes.

Easy to Remember

With only five or six digits, short codes are easier for users to remember and type.

Trust & Consumer Confidence

Consumers trust short codes thanks to industry oversight and best practices.

The Highest Throughput Rates

Short codes have one of the highest throughput rates to support robust messaging needs.

HOW IT WORKS

Get started with short codes.

Choose

You have the option of choosing a randomly generated code, or a “custom” code that is a five or six digit number.

Lease

Lease your short code and find a partner to help bring your campaign to life.

Launch

Finally, develop your campaign, then submit using your partner. Once your campaign has been approved you will be ready to launch.

Affordable pricing and easy payment options

Short code pricing is straightforward, with flexible payment options to fit your budget cycle. For a Select short code – one you choose yourself – the lease rate is $1,000 per month. For a Random code – one assigned to you by the system – the lease rate is $500 per month.

About CTIA & GCH

Short codes are administered by the Common Short Code Administration (CSCA), an LLC governed by CTIA, the wireless trade association, on behalf of U.S. wireless carriers. Technical aspects of the registry are supported by CTIA’s partner, GCH.

CASE STUDIES

See how companies are using short codes.

Get a Short Code

All case studies

Frequently asked questions

What is a short code?

A short code is a five- or six-digit number that can be used to send and receive text messages. Companies use these codes to bring customers into the branded experience through information updates, alerts, loyalty programs, surveys, sweepstakes, and coupon offers. Short codes have high deliverability and open rates, are easy to remember, and enjoy a high level of trust from consumers thanks to federal regulations, industry oversight and best practices that keep spam rates low.

What is the Short Code Registry?

The Short Code Registry is a single database of available, reserved and registered codes. CTIA, the wireless trade association, oversees and administers the Short Code Registry. CTIA partner GCH provides technical support for registry operations.

What is a registered short code?

A registered code is one that has made it through the application and payment processes and can now be used by the lessee.

How many digits can a short code be?

In the U.S. short code are typically either five digits or six digits. Five-digit codes range from 20000 to 99999. Six-digit codes range from 200000 to 999999.

What is the Short Code Monitoring Handbook?

The Short Code Monitoring Handbook describes best practices for using short codes to enable messaging services. All short code programs are encouraged to comply with this basic code of conduct, including:

Providing consumers the best possible user experience;

Honoring consumer choices and preventing abuse of messaging platforms;

Delivering flexible guidelines that communicate compliance values clearly;

Enabling the short code industry to self-regulate; and

Facilitating enforcement measures, if necessary, to protect consumers quickly and consistently.

Learn more at the Short Code Monitoring Handbook page

View All

Get started with short codes

Get a Short Code

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How many digits can a short code be?

What is a short code?

Short codes are easy to remember, have open rates above 90%, enjoy a high degree of consumer trust, and have very high deliverability relative to other messaging platforms.

Find a Short Code



×

WHY A SHORT CODE?

Reach 98% of your customers

with short codes.

Get a Short Code

Learn More

90% Open Rate

Over 90% of text messages opened and read within three minutes.

Easy to Remember

With only five or six digits, short codes are easier for users to remember and type.

Trust & Consumer Confidence

Consumers trust short codes thanks to industry oversight and best practices.

The Highest Throughput Rates

Short codes have one of the highest throughput rates to support robust messaging needs.

HOW IT WORKS

Get started with short codes.

Choose

You have the option of choosing a randomly generated code, or a “custom” code that is a five or six digit number.

Lease

Lease your short code and find a partner to help bring your campaign to life.

Launch

Finally, develop your campaign, then submit using your partner. Once your campaign has been approved you will be ready to launch.

Affordable pricing and easy payment options

Short code pricing is straightforward, with flexible payment options to fit your budget cycle. For a Select short code – one you choose yourself – the lease rate is $1,000 per month. For a Random code – one assigned to you by the system – the lease rate is $500 per month.

About CTIA & GCH

Short codes are administered by the Common Short Code Administration (CSCA), an LLC governed by CTIA, the wireless trade association, on behalf of U.S. wireless carriers. Technical aspects of the registry are supported by CTIA’s partner, GCH.

CASE STUDIES

See how companies are using short codes.

Get a Short Code

All case studies

Frequently asked questions

What is a short code?

A short code is a five- or six-digit number that can be used to send and receive text messages. Companies use these codes to bring customers into the branded experience through information updates, alerts, loyalty programs, surveys, sweepstakes, and coupon offers. Short codes have high deliverability and open rates, are easy to remember, and enjoy a high level of trust from consumers thanks to federal regulations, industry oversight and best practices that keep spam rates low.

What is the Short Code Registry?

The Short Code Registry is a single database of available, reserved and registered codes. CTIA, the wireless trade association, oversees and administers the Short Code Registry. CTIA partner GCH provides technical support for registry operations.

What is a registered short code?

A registered code is one that has made it through the application and payment processes and can now be used by the lessee.

How many digits can a short code be?

In the U.S. short code are typically either five digits or six digits. Five-digit codes range from 20000 to 99999. Six-digit codes range from 200000 to 999999.

What is the Short Code Monitoring Handbook?

The Short Code Monitoring Handbook describes best practices for using short codes to enable messaging services. All short code programs are encouraged to comply with this basic code of conduct, including:

Providing consumers the best possible user experience;

Honoring consumer choices and preventing abuse of messaging platforms;

Delivering flexible guidelines that communicate compliance values clearly;

Enabling the short code industry to self-regulate; and

Facilitating enforcement measures, if necessary, to protect consumers quickly and consistently.

Learn more at the Short Code Monitoring Handbook page

View All

Get started with short codes

Get a Short Code

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What is the Short Code Monitoring Handbook?

What is a short code?

Short codes are easy to remember, have open rates above 90%, enjoy a high degree of consumer trust, and have very high deliverability relative to other messaging platforms.

Find a Short Code



×

WHY A SHORT CODE?

Reach 98% of your customers

with short codes.

Get a Short Code

Learn More

90% Open Rate

Over 90% of text messages opened and read within three minutes.

Easy to Remember

With only five or six digits, short codes are easier for users to remember and type.

Trust & Consumer Confidence

Consumers trust short codes thanks to industry oversight and best practices.

The Highest Throughput Rates

Short codes have one of the highest throughput rates to support robust messaging needs.

HOW IT WORKS

Get started with short codes.

Choose

You have the option of choosing a randomly generated code, or a “custom” code that is a five or six digit number.

Lease

Lease your short code and find a partner to help bring your campaign to life.

Launch

Finally, develop your campaign, then submit using your partner. Once your campaign has been approved you will be ready to launch.

Affordable pricing and easy payment options

Short code pricing is straightforward, with flexible payment options to fit your budget cycle. For a Select short code – one you choose yourself – the lease rate is $1,000 per month. For a Random code – one assigned to you by the system – the lease rate is $500 per month.

About CTIA & GCH

Short codes are administered by the Common Short Code Administration (CSCA), an LLC governed by CTIA, the wireless trade association, on behalf of U.S. wireless carriers. Technical aspects of the registry are supported by CTIA’s partner, GCH.

CASE STUDIES

See how companies are using short codes.

Get a Short Code

All case studies

Frequently asked questions

What is a short code?

A short code is a five- or six-digit number that can be used to send and receive text messages. Companies use these codes to bring customers into the branded experience through information updates, alerts, loyalty programs, surveys, sweepstakes, and coupon offers. Short codes have high deliverability and open rates, are easy to remember, and enjoy a high level of trust from consumers thanks to federal regulations, industry oversight and best practices that keep spam rates low.

What is the Short Code Registry?

The Short Code Registry is a single database of available, reserved and registered codes. CTIA, the wireless trade association, oversees and administers the Short Code Registry. CTIA partner GCH provides technical support for registry operations.

What is a registered short code?

A registered code is one that has made it through the application and payment processes and can now be used by the lessee.

How many digits can a short code be?

In the U.S. short code are typically either five digits or six digits. Five-digit codes range from 20000 to 99999. Six-digit codes range from 200000 to 999999.

What is the Short Code Monitoring Handbook?

The Short Code Monitoring Handbook describes best practices for using short codes to enable messaging services. All short code programs are encouraged to comply with this basic code of conduct, including:

Providing consumers the best possible user experience;

Honoring consumer choices and preventing abuse of messaging platforms;

Delivering flexible guidelines that communicate compliance values clearly;

Enabling the short code industry to self-regulate; and

Facilitating enforcement measures, if necessary, to protect consumers quickly and consistently.

Learn more at the Short Code Monitoring Handbook page

View All

Get started with short codes

Get a Short Code

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Get started with short codes

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