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Terminology in the 10DLC Ecosystem

The Campaign Registry brand icon

BRAND

The company or entity the End User believes to be sending the message.

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The Campaign Registry CSP icon

CSP

CAMPAIGN SERVICE PROVIDER

The company with a messaging platform that creates and manages campaigns for their Brand customers.

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The Campaign Registry DCA icon

DCA

DATA CONNECT AGGREGATOR

Connects CSP to the Mobile Network Operator. DCAs can also perform the role of a CSP.

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SMS gateway icon

GATEWAY

(MN0)

Connects DCA to MNO

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The Campaign Registry MNO icon

MNO

Mobile Network Operator

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end user icon

END USER

Mobile subscriber receiving and sending message.

Age Texting Specifications

Carrier specs

T-Mobile Specifications

T-Mobile specs for SMS volume
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