I’m looking at my statement and trying to figure out how much texting and data I’ve used. I saw that I had been receiving text messages from a 5-digit phone number. And a series of messages from a six-digit phone number.
What is the definition of a five-digit text number?
Users subscribe by texting a keyword to the short code and receiving SMS and MMS messages on their phone. Only numbers between 20000 and 99999 can be used as 5-digit SMS short codes. Numbers between 200000 and 999999 are restricted for 6-digit short codes.
Why is a 5-digit number attempting to contact me?
Re: Received a call from a 5-digit phone number Spammers have the hardware to send any caller ID message they desire.
What are short code messages, and how do you use them?
A short code is a unique phone number designed for high-volume, two-way communication. To send and receive SMS and MMS messages to and from mobile phones, short codes are utilised. Twilio now offers short codes in a number of countries. Their name comes from the fact that they are shorter than their ten-digit long code counterparts (typically five to six digits).
What is the short code programme for text messages?
A short code is a four- to nine-digit number that a corporation uses to send and receive text messages, similar to a phone number.
Short code programmes are divided into two categories:
- Messages sent to and received from standard programmes (such as Facebook and Twitter) will use up permitted messages in your rate plan or bundle. Standard message fees apply in all other cases.
- Text alerts that are interactive (also known as premium programs).
You should receive a text message containing the following information:
- Description of the programme
- Charges (if applicable)
- Frequency of messages
What does the number 32665 mean on my phone bill?
For example, Facebook uses 32665, and if you have Facebook notifications switched on, your phone will get them as text messages. Other automated services, such as AT&T’s *BAL, which will request your account balance and send it to you as a text via a short code, work with short codes as well.
How do I recognise the sender of a text message?
What is the Best Way to Track Down an SMS Sender?
- Visit the Trace Text website. In the main textbox on the site, type the phone number from which you received the text.
- ReverseLookup is an Android app that you may download and instal.
- Go to the Ugux website.
What’s the best way to figure out who owns a shortcode?
Simply said, an SMS short code is a 5- to 6-digit number that you can use to enrol people in your SMS marketing campaigns.
The SMS short code in the case above is 99000. “GOLDS” is the opt-in keyword. When SMS marketing software receives a message, it will validate that code to ensure the consumer receives the correct offer or opt-in confirmation.
When a customer texts the correct keyword to your short code, they agree to receive SMS and MMS (multimedia) communications from you. You now have their cell phone number as well as their authorisation to promote to them. It’s time to start sending out those promotional texts!
SMS Short Code vs Long Code
Do you know the difference between an SMS short code and an SMS long code? Here are a few of the highlights:
- An SMS short code is a 5-6 digit number that is used to send text messages. The normal length phone number is referred to as a long code (typically 10 digits, depending on your country).
Chipotle used their 6-digit SMS short code for a raincheck marketing, as shown below.
- For opting into a brand’s SMS marketing, an SMS short code is used. A lengthy code number, on the other hand, is utilised for non-marketing purposes, such as customer support and other chat apps.
- Use short codes if you expect to transmit or receive a large number of messages, as they can send up to 100 messages per second. You can only send one message per second with long codes.
- Setup time for short codes might range from 3 days to several weeks. You can utilise the number right away for long codes.
Common Short Code: Accessible From Any Carrier
Short codes were created as a shortcut to standard 10-digit mobile phone numbers by cellular companies. The disadvantage was that they could only be utilised on the original carrier (i.e. a short code under AT&T could only be used by AT&T customers).
The mobile industry saw the need to extend outside each carrier’s walled garden and chose to create the Common Short Code (CSC), a short code that could be used by any mobile phone client, independent of carrier.
Shared vs Dedicated SMS Short Code
Before you start using short codes for SMS marketing, you should understand that you have the option of using shared or dedicated short codes.
Multiple brands utilise shared short codes at the same time; in some cases, hundreds or even thousands of brands use the same number. Consider it similar to shared website hosting.
A shopping mall’s campaign using a shared short code is seen below. It’s worth noting that the number is identical to that of the Gold’s Gym promotion mentioned before.
The manager of the shared short code (for example, 99000 in the photographs above) assigns keywords to you and the rest of their clients. This manner, if someone sends the keyword, it will be recognised “The SMS software will recognise SHOPPING as a shopping/retail client. Alternatively, if the keyword is “TICKETS, indicating that it is intended for use by the travel app client.
Because each keyword belongs to a unique brand or campaign, the shared short code manager ensures that no two brands have the same term.
- You may not have any viable keywords left because you have hundreds (or thousands) of brands all utilising the same short code.
- If a customer writes a keyword incorrectly, the short code manager, not your brand, may send them an error message.
- Furthermore, if you use a shared short code, you may not want your brand to be connected with other brands (perhaps competitors) who use the same number.
An SMS short code directory can help you figure out who owns a short code. Check out the US Short Code Directory, which lets you look up a code and find out who owns it.
If it’s a dedicated short code, you’ll be able to see which brands are using it. If it’s a shared short code, it’ll display the manager/SMS aggregator’s name and contact information. However, because SMS aggregators do not name their clients, determining which businesses are using a shared number is more difficult.
Dedicated short codes are free of the aforementioned issues. You are the only brand that utilises and manages a specific short code. Because you have unique access to the phone number, you can use any terms you choose.
There is only one disadvantage: it is costly. The cost of an SMS short code will be discussed in the last section below.
How do I prevent a phone number from appearing on my bill?
Stop using Caller ID. The quickest way to rapidly hide phone numbers off the bill is to block caller ID. When making an outbound call, dial *67 before the number to hide caller ID and make the call private.