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title: "Quick Connect: What is 10DLC?"
description: 10DLC (10-digit long code) is the U.S. standard for businesses to send App-to-Person (A2P) text messages (SMS/MMS) using regular 10-digit phone numbers.
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# [Quick Connect: What is 10DLC?](https://www.fusionconnect.com/blog/quick-connect-what-is-10dlc)

 Written by [Fusion Connect](https://www.fusionconnect.com/blog/author/fusion-connect) | May 28, 2026 8:00:00 AM Z

10DLC (10-digit long code) is the new U.S. standard for businesses to send Application-to-Person (A2P) text messages (SMS/MMS) using regular 10-digit phone numbers.

 

Learn more about legal SMS/MMS texting for business in our blog post: [10DLC Registration for Business Texting Campaigns](https://www.fusionconnect.com/blog/10dlc-registration-for-business-texting-campaigns)

#### --- Transcript of Video ---

Your texts to customers are getting blocked or showing up as SPAM. When did business messaging get so complicated?

This is Quick Connect where communication gets simpler, smarter, and way more connected.

So [10DLC](https://www.fusionconnect.com/resources/glossary/10dlc-registration) stands for "10-Digit Long Code".  
It's a new messaging standard built specifically for business texting. If you're not registered, your messages could get throttled or blocked.

Fusion Connect helps you register and remain compliant. With features like business SMS/MMS, DNC Management, and [TCPA Compliance Tools](https://www.fusionconnect.com/resources/glossary/t/telephone-consumer-protection-act). That means your texts get delivered and stay withing the rules. So if your customer messages are disappearing into the void, we'll show you how 10DLC lets to deliveribility - real quick.

Let’s Connect

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