Verified Business Texting
Protect your brand and reach more customers with carrier-approved messaging.
10DLC gives your small business a trusted, verified local number for texting, ensuring your messages get delivered and your brand stays reputable. Our simple registration process makes it easy to stay compliant and connect confidently with your customers.
Benefits of 10DLC for Small Business
It’s time to ditch your old-school phone system.
Higher Delivery Rates
Your texts reach more customers, every time.
Carrier-approved 10DLC numbers dramatically reduce message filtering and spam blocks, so your important messages get through reliably.
This ensures your texts are delivered reliably so you can connect with customers without worrying about missed opportunities.
Build Customer Trust
Show customers you’re a legitimate business.
With a verified local number, your messages look professional and authentic, giving customers the confidence to engage with you.
When they know it’s really your business texting them, they’re more likely to open, read, and respond to your messages.
Stay Compliant
Meet carrier and regulatory requirements with confidence.
Text messaging rules are changing, and businesses that don’t comply can face disruptions or fees.
10DLC helps you stay ahead by meeting carrier guidelines, so you can focus on growing your business without worrying about unexpected compliance issues.
Easy to Set Up
Quick registration with guided support.
Registering for 10DLC might sound complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Our team guides you step by step, making sure your brand and phone numbers are approved quickly and painlessly.
You’ll be ready to start verified texting in no time.
Professional Branding
Stand out with a dedicated business number
Using one consistent, recognizable local number for all your business texting makes your brand feel polished and trustworthy.
10DLC ensures that customers know exactly who’s reaching out, creating a seamless, professional experience every time you text.
Get started with 10DLC in minutes
1. Choose Your Number
Pick a new local Talkroute number or use your existing business number to keep your customer communications consistent and professional.
2. Register Your Brand
Submit your business details and describe how you’ll use texting so we can verify your brand and campaign with carriers in one simple step.
3. Get Carrier Approval
Our team will handle submitting your registration for carrier approval, ensuring you meet all requirements for verified 10DLC messaging.
4. Start Sending Trusted Texts
Once approved, you’re ready to reach your customers with reliable, trusted, and fully compliant business texting.
Talk, message, & meet in one easy to use app.
…tons of amazing features for your business
Phone Numbers
Local, toll free, 800 & vanity phone numbers.
Call Forwarding
Forward & route your business calls anywhere.
Text Messaging
Send & receive SMS & MMS business messages.
Meetings
Video conferencing with up to 100 participants.
Menus
Single & multi level Auto Attendant/IVR.
Extensions
Unlimited 3 or 4 digit direct dial extensions.
Voicemail
Get voice messages on our apps, online, & by email.
Apps
Available for MacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android & browser.
Live Call Transfer
Transfer live calls to extensions, departments & voicemail.
Call Stacking
No more busy signals when receiving multiple calls at once.
Custom Greetings
Customize welcome, menu, voicemail greetings & more.
Call Recording
Record your incoming & outgoing calls.
Hours of Operation
Set dates & times for when your phones are available.
Users & Permissions
Create account users & grant special access permissions.
Caller ID
Show your business name & number on outgoing caller ID.
Reporting
Run detailed history reports & export your call data.
10DLC FAQ
If you plan to send business text messages over a local number, yes. Carriers require businesses to register to improve text message security and deliverability. Receiving messages does not require 10DLC verification.
Most businesses are approved within a few days once you submit your brand and campaign details. Our team will guide you every step of the way to make the process smooth.
Unregistered numbers may have messages blocked or filtered by carriers, hurting deliverability and risking compliance issues. Registering protects your business and keeps messages flowing reliably.
For Basic and Plus plans, there is a one-time registration fee plus a $1.50 monthly carrier fee for Basic plans only. Pro and Enterprise plans include registration at no extra cost. We’ll show you all fees upfront so there are no surprises.
Yes! You can use your current Talkroute local number for 10DLC registration, so your customers will continue to recognize and trust your business.
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