Singapore has long been at the forefront of SMS fraud prevention with the SMS Sender ID Registry (SSIR), a mandatory framework operated by SGNIC under the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). Since its introduction, registration of alphanumeric sender IDs has always been fully enforced, with unregistered senders facing blocking or having messages relabelled as “Likely-SCAM.” What’s Changed? Until recently, some businesses… Read More


Understanding ComReg’s Sender ID Requirements and What It Means for You In recent weeks, many businesses have reported their SMS messages to Irish mobile users appearing with the label “Likely Scam” instead of the expected sender ID. This is not due to message content or any fault with the sending platform, but rather the result of new regulatory… Read More


Understanding 10DLC, Short Codes, and Toll-Free Numbers for SMS in North America Businesses looking to engage with customers in North America through SMS have three main options: 10DLC (10-digit long codes), short codes, and toll-free numbers. Each option serves unique purposes and comes with its own set of advantages. 1. 10DLC (10-Digit Long Codes) 10DLC is the latest… Read More


10DLC stands for ’10 Digit Long Code’, or otherwise know as ‘Commercial Long Codes’.… Read More