10DLC registration is not an Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. The FCC enforces the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and related consumer-protection rules. The Campaign Registry (TCR) stores brand and campaign records that US carriers use to score Application-to-Person (A2P) traffic on 10-Digit Long Codes (10DLC).
Searchers type “10DLC registration FCC” when a compliance packet needs both names. Keep the duties separate in that packet.
What the FCC Governs
TCPA, 47 U.S.C. § 227, governs consent, opt-out, and autodialed or prerecorded outreach in the classes the statute covers. Statutory damages start at $500 per message and rise to $1,500 for willful violations.
The FCC can act on complaints and rulemakings. Private plaintiffs can also sue. A TCR approval letter is not an FCC order.
What TCR and Carriers Govern
TCR records identity and program purpose. T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon use those records plus their own codes of conduct. They can filter, throttle, or suspend senders without an FCC proceeding.
Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) messaging principles inform that carrier layer.
How to Document Both in One File
- TCR brand ID and campaign ID
- Trust score as reported
- Consent artifact with timestamp, source, and exact language
- Opt-out log
- Sample messages that match production
- Legal review memo if counsel produced one
Do not label the TCR IDs as “FCC registration numbers.”
FAQ
Does the FCC require 10DLC registration?
The operational requirement sits with US carriers via TCR. TCPA duties exist whether or not the campaign is registered.
Is there an FCC 10DLC form?
No consumer FCC form replaces the CSP-to-TCR filing.
Disclaimer
Mytcrplus.com provides tools and templates to support compliance efforts but does not provide legal advice. Compliance requirements vary by industry, jurisdiction, and use case. You are responsible for ensuring your messaging practices comply with applicable laws, obtaining appropriate consent from recipients, and monitoring ongoing compliance as regulations evolve. Consult legal counsel if you are unclear about your specific compliance situation.
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