Blocked SMS Traffic Restoration

Critical: Cease All Messaging Immediately

Continued transmission after blocking escalates enforcement to account suspension. Pause campaigns before beginning remediation.

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Violation Type Identification

Carrier blocking notifications contain error codes indicating primary violation category. Match your error code to the corresponding remediation protocol below.

Unregistered 10DLC Traffic

Error Codes: 2100, 2110, 3100, carrier message "unregistered sender"

Root Cause: A2P messaging sent without TCR brand or campaign registration. All commercial SMS requires 10DLC registration as of January 2025 enforcement wave.

Fix Timeline: 24-48 hours following TCR registration completion

SHAFT Content Policy Violation

Error Codes: 3104 (T-Mobile), 601 (AT&T), carrier message "prohibited content"

Root Cause: Message content contains references to Sex, Hate, Alcohol, Firearms, or Tobacco. Extended restrictions include cannabis, CBD, crypto/NFT promotions, payday loans, debt relief.

Fix Timeline: 24-48 hours following content removal and campaign resubmission

Consent Workflow Deficiency

Error Codes: 2131, 2140, carrier message "invalid opt-in"

Root Cause: TCPA violations including missing express written consent, pre-checked opt-in boxes, purchase-conditioned consent, or non-functional STOP keyword.

Fix Timeline: 3-7 days following compliant opt-in implementation and documentation submission

Prohibited Use Case Category

Error Codes: 601, 650, carrier message "use case not supported"

Root Cause: Campaign registered under use case category not approved by specific carrier. Examples: cannabis (all carriers), certain financial services (AT&T), political (carrier-specific restrictions).

Fix Timeline: 5-10 business days for use case reclassification; permanent block for inherently prohibited categories

Diagnose Your Blocking Code

Match error codes to violation types with MyTCRPlus diagnostic database.

Remediation Protocol by Violation Type

Unregistered Traffic → TCR Registration

1. 1 Complete TCR brand registration through CSP portal with verified EIN, business address, and DUNS number if available.
2. 2 Submit campaign registration selecting appropriate use case (Marketing, 2FA, Account Notifications, Customer Care, Delivery Notifications, Fraud Alerts, Higher Education, Low Volume Mixed, Polling/Voting, Public Service Announcement, Security Alerts).
3. 3 Include three compliant sample messages demonstrating use case alignment and TCPA-compliant opt-out language.
4. 4 Wait for approval notification (1-10 business days depending on trust score; scores above 75 enable 24-48 hour automated approval).
5. 5 Test message delivery to small sample before resuming full volume.

SHAFT Content → Message Revision

1. 1 Review all campaign message templates for prohibited content references (even indirect mentions of alcohol brands, firearm terminology, tobacco products, adult services, discriminatory language).
2. 2 Remove or rephrase content violating carrier policies. Example: "Happy hour specials" becomes "Evening promotions," "CBD wellness products" becomes non-specific wellness messaging or requires campaign cessation.
3. 3 Submit revised campaign through CSP portal with updated sample messages demonstrating policy compliance.
4. 4 Include blocking error code and remediation summary in resubmission notes.
5. 5 Monitor approval status; automated reprocessing typically completes within 24-48 hours for content-only changes.

Consent Deficiency → TCPA Implementation

1. 1 Audit existing opt-in mechanism against TCPA requirements: express written consent (electronic signature acceptable), clear message frequency disclosure, opt-out method disclosure, affirmative action required (no pre-checked boxes), not conditioned on purchase, purpose-specific authorization.
2. 2 Implement compliant opt-in form with mandatory checkbox, disclosure language visible before submission, timestamp and IP logging, separate consent for marketing vs transactional messaging.
3. 3 Verify STOP keyword functionality: real-time processing within 5 seconds, permanent suppression list addition, confirmation message delivery, cross-campaign suppression across all messaging under same brand.
4. 4 Document consent records with required fields: timestamp with timezone, consent language presented (exact copy), user response mechanism, IP address or device identifier, retention for 4+ years.
5. 5 Submit campaign modification with updated opt-in workflow screenshots and STOP keyword test results as supporting documentation.

Prohibited Use Case → Reclassification or Cessation

1. 1 Determine if use case can be reframed under approved category. Example: Real estate lead generation reclassified from Marketing to Customer Care follow-up if targeting existing client relationships.
2. 2 Submit new campaign under alternative use case with supporting documentation demonstrating category alignment.
3. 3 If reclassification not viable, determine carrier-specific restrictions. Use case prohibited by AT&T may function on T-Mobile/Verizon.
4. 4 For permanently prohibited categories (cannabis, certain crypto/NFT, high-risk financial services under specific state regulations), messaging cessation required. No remediation path exists.
5. 5 Implement carrier-specific routing if messaging viable on subset of networks.

Validate Message Compliance

Check message content against SHAFT policies before resubmission.

Carrier-Specific Blocking Mechanisms

Blocking enforcement varies by carrier implementation. Understanding carrier-specific detection systems enables targeted remediation.

T-Mobile

Detection Method: Edge server filtering with real-time ML-based spam detection analyzing content patterns, volume anomalies, and engagement metrics.

Enforcement Focus: Strictest SHAFT content policies including crypto/NFT elevated scrutiny, cannabis/CBD absolute prohibition, aggressive spam keyword filtering.

Remediation Path: Content revision with CSP portal resubmission. Appeal available for false positives with usage documentation.

AT&T

Detection Method: Code of Conduct enforcement engine with graduated response (warning → throttling → suspension → permanent blocklist).

Enforcement Focus: Phishing simulation requires pre-approval, get-rich-quick schemes prohibited, debt collection/credit repair heightened scrutiny, cannabis/CBD absolute prohibition.

Remediation Path: Violation-specific documentation submission. First-time violations eligible for warning with corrective action plan.

Verizon

Detection Method: Behavioral analysis algorithms monitoring volume spikes, keyword stuffing patterns, and subscriber complaint rates.

Enforcement Focus: Cannabis/CBD absolute prohibition, age-gated content requires verification, immediate suspension for TCPA legal demands.

Remediation Path: Traffic pattern analysis with 7-day historical data demonstrating legitimate sending patterns. Trust score improvement prioritized.

Prevention Protocol

Systematic prevention reduces blocking risk by 85-95% through pre-submission verification and ongoing monitoring.

• Pre-submission content audit: Review all message templates against carrier-specific SHAFT policies before campaign registration. Use MyTCRPlus content scanner for automated violation detection.
• TCPA compliance verification: Implement express written consent with affirmative action, clear frequency disclosure, functional STOP keyword processing, cross-campaign suppression, 4-year record retention.
• Trust score optimization: Obtain DUNS number, verify EIN-WHOIS alignment, age domain 6+ months before registration, build Google Business Profile with verified reviews.
• Use case alignment verification: Select TCR use case matching actual messaging purpose. Marketing campaigns require explicit marketing consent; transactional messaging requires existing customer relationship.
• Ongoing monitoring: Track deliverability rates, opt-out percentages, and subscriber complaint metrics weekly. Degradation in any metric signals potential carrier filtering requiring investigation.

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Compliance Disclaimer

MyTCRPlus provides diagnostic tools and remediation protocols based on documented carrier policies and TCPA requirements. Customer data shows 85-95% restoration rates following systematic remediation. Final approval remains subject to carrier discretion. Organizations operating in permanently prohibited categories may face unavoidable blocking requiring messaging cessation. This content provides general information and does not constitute legal advice.