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Using short message service (SMS) as a tool for your business to share time-sensitive updates and alerts, to people who have consented to receive such notifications, is continuing to grow increasing popular. Because of its higher success…
Sending Links in Your SMS Without Being Blocked
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Registering Your Sender ID in Australia
In 2022, Australians were victimized by SMS scams to the tune of $6.5 million, a 188% increase from the previous year. Luckily, the country's governing bodies and mobile operators decided to put their foot down and insist we know…
Are Your SMS Campaigns FCC and 10DLC Compliant?
Short message service (SMS)—or text messaging—is still one of the fastest-growing forms of communication for businesses globally. Because many customers prefer using text messages over other forms of messaging, more companies…
What will I need to provide for 10dlc registration?
Notations in blue will go into effect November 5, 2024. As of this posting, we’ve been told that existing campaigns will not have to be updated, though, new campaigns of…
Red Oxygen to Speak About Digital Regulation at ClueCon in Chicago
PRESS RELEASE SAN FRANCISCO (July 10, 2024) – Red Oxygen, a leading short message service (SMS) solutions provider, is proud to announce its CEO and Co-founder will be speaking at…
Panel Discussion: Trust In Messaging
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Don’t Let SMS Regulations Hurt Your Business—Podcast Part 3
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10dlc Regulations — Podcast Series
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Red Oxygen Webinar—The Cost of Blocked Texts
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Don’t Let SMS Regulations Hurt Your Business—Podcast Part 2
Part 2 is here—Doug Green from Telecom Reseller in conjunction with Cloud Communications Alliance interview Tom Sheahan in part 2 of a 3-part podcast series why ISVs and SaaS companies…
Don’t Let SMS Regulations Hurt Your Business—Podcast Part 1
Doug Green from Telecom Reseller in conjunction with Cloud Communications Alliance interview Tom Sheahan in part 1 of a 3-part podcast series to discuss SMS regulations and how The Campaign…
Quick Guide to FCC SMS Compliance
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Red Oxygen to Offer Insight Into Regulation Compliance and Lasting Business Effects at Cluecon in Chicago
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Tom Sheahan was a guest on The Dirt podcast
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Red Oxygen on neonVest’s Podcast
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Messages to Customers in the U.S. being blocked?
As the U.S. continues to update regulations for A2P (application to person) SMS sends, other countries are experiencing the ripple effect. Are your messages getting blocked? Here's why. Yes, companies…
What is the 10dlc Registration Process?
What is 10dlc registration? In short: The 10dlc (10-digit long code) registration process is a way to supply the carriers with the information they need to provide your business fast…
10dlc Fees and Fines
(Updated Regularly) Most SMS providers and DCAs (direct connect aggregators) participating in the 10dlc registration process will not support any A2P messages from unregistered long-codes. Along with this new deadline,…
It’s Not a Developer Problem
So, what's the problem? Due to 10dlc, when your customers send SMS, it's costing you money that you're likely not recouping. This is a business problem that effects your bottom…
Don’t Let New 10dlc Requirements Stop You In Your Tracks
What is 10dlc? 10dlc is shorthand for 10-digit long code. These numbers are formatted like a standard U.S. phone number with area code, but can support higher volumes of text…
