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Term

Local Numbers (10DLC)

Definition

Local Numbers are another name for 10-digit long code phone numbers, AKA 10DLC. These ten-digit phone numbers are used by businesses to send A2P text messages to customers in North America. They can include any US area code, which is where the name "local numbers" comes from. These region-specific area codes may be recognizable to the recipient, increasing their chances of engaging.