Unlock the Power of an Short Code Number for Your Business
Reach your audience instantly with carrier-approved short codes for SMS & MMS
What Is a Short Code Number?
Short codes are 5- to 6-digit numbers designed for high-volume business messaging. Unlike standard phone numbers, short codes are exclusively used for SMS and MMS and offer faster message throughput, improved deliverability, and compliance with carrier regulations.
What Is a Short Code Number?
A dedicated short code is exclusively assigned to a single business, ensuring full control over branding, messaging, and customer engagement. Dedicated short codes allow businesses to send mass notifications, authentication codes, and marketing campaigns at scale.
How to get started with short code number?
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Apply for Short Code
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Start Sending Messages
Use your shortcode for customer notifications, alerts, and marketing campaigns
Key Benefits of Toll-Free Origination
Easier Brand Recognition & Recall
A short, memorable five- or six-digit number makes it simpler for customers to remember your brand’s texting channel
High Throughput for Large-Scale Campaigns
U.S. short codes can send high volumes of messages in a short time frame. This is essential for large campaigns, timely alerts, and real-time interactions with subscribers.
Enhanced Deliverability & Reliability
Because carriers specifically provision short codes, messages sent from them enjoy the highest deliverability rates. They’re less likely to be flagged or filtered as spam, ensuring critical announcements reach your audience reliably.
Improved Customer Trust & Legitimacy
Short codes are closely regulated by wireless carriers and industry groups like the CTIA, which gives customers more confidence in the legitimacy of the messages they receive. This trust factor can encourage higher engagement rates.
Supports Two-Way Messaging
Modern short codes allow for both outbound and inbound messaging. This opens up possibilities for interactive campaigns where customers can respond with keywords, receive support, or engage in promotional activities.
Ability to Use Vanity Short Codes
You can opt for a vanity short code—one that spells out a word or includes a custom sequence (e.g., 12345) that relates to your brand or campaign theme. This adds additional branding power and makes it even more memorable.
Compliance & Regulatory Safeguards
Short codes must comply with carrier requirements and CTIA guidelines, resulting in a more secure, spam-free channel. Compliance is crucial for preserving brand reputation and avoiding any legal or financial penalties.
Improved Customer Engagement & Conversion
Short codes are proven to drive higher engagement because of their ease of use and trustworthiness. As a result, they often see increased opt-in rates, click-through rates (CTR), and overall conversions when compared to long code or shared numbers.
Why choose Signalmash?
Signalmash is a boutique CPaaS platform designed for developers and businesses that demand more than just an API. Our collaborative approach and focus on best-in-class support ensure that businesses get scalable, compliant, and developer-friendly voice and messaging solutions.
A CPaaS platform that works with you, not just for you.
How does a toll-free number work?
Search and purchase a toll-free number (800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, 833)
Customers can call your business without paying long-distance charges
Use your toll-free number as your caller ID when making outbound calls
Learn more about how short codes works
FAQ
Can I keep my toll-free number?
Yes, toll-free number portability allows you to transfer your number to another provider. Unlike Local Number Portability (LNP), toll-free number transfers are managed through the SMS/800 TFN Registry and involve updating the RespOrg (Responsible Organization) that manages the number.
Can I use a toll-free number for both voice and SMS?
Yes! Toll-free numbers can be SMS/MMS-enabled, allowing customers to text your business for support, updates, and inquiries.
Do toll-free numbers work internationally?
Toll-free numbers are designed for the U.S. and Canada. However, international callers may not be able to reach them unless special routing is set up. Contact us to discuss global call forwarding options.
What happens if my business receives a high volume of calls?
Toll-free numbers are built for scalability. They can be routed to multiple locations, distributed across call centers, or handled through an IVR system to efficiently manage high call volumes.
How does toll-free number verification work?
Due to carrier regulations, toll-free numbers used for SMS require verification to ensure compliance with messaging policies. We handle the verification process for you to ensure the highest message deliverability.
Can I purchase multiple toll-free numbers for different departments?
Absolutely! Businesses can acquire multiple toll-free numbers for different departments, campaigns, or customer service lines.
Can I manage my toll-free numbers via API?
Yes, you can purchase, cancel, and change number routing through our API, making it easy to automate toll-free number management.
How does a toll-free number improve call answer rates?
Toll-free numbers are trusted and recognizable, making customers more likely to pick up the phone when they see a call from a known toll-free prefix.
Get a Toll-Free Number for Your Business Today!
A toll-free number gives your business nationwide reach, improved customer engagement, and flexible call routing. Whether you need one number or a full enterprise solution, Signalmash has you covered.