A2P Registration & TCPA Compliance
Every SMS sent through Ortuas is fully compliant with U.S. carrier regulations and federal law. We handle the entire registration process so you can focus on growing your business.
Why A2P Registration Matters
Since 2023, all major U.S. carriers require businesses to register their messaging through The Campaign Registry (TCR) before sending SMS or MMS to consumers. Unregistered messages are subject to filtering, blocking, and significant per-message fines.
A2P 10DLC (10-Digit Long Code) registration ensures your business messages are delivered reliably, with higher throughput and full carrier trust. It also protects consumers from spam and fraud - which is why compliance is non-negotiable.
Our Registration Process
We manage every step of the A2P registration pipeline - from your first demo call to ongoing compliance monitoring.
Discovery & Assessment
During your demo call, our team evaluates your business communication needs - including call volume, messaging use cases, and target audience - to determine the optimal A2P setup.
Business Verification
We submit your business details to The Campaign Registry (TCR) for identity verification. This confirms your organization's legitimacy with carriers and is a prerequisite for messaging approval.
Campaign Registration
Each messaging use case (e.g., appointment reminders, follow-ups) is registered as a campaign with detailed descriptions of content, frequency, and opt-in methods to ensure carrier compliance.
Number Provisioning & Activation
Once approved, we provision your dedicated phone number(s) and configure them for A2P messaging. Your number is fully registered and ready for compliant business texting.
Ongoing Compliance Monitoring
We continuously monitor your messaging throughput, carrier feedback, and compliance status. If regulations change, we proactively update your registration to keep you protected.
Regulations We Comply With
TCPA
Telephone Consumer Protection Act - governs consent, opt-out, and contact practices.
A2P 10DLC
Carrier-mandated registration for business messaging over 10-digit numbers.
TCR Registration
The Campaign Registry - centralized database for brand and campaign verification.
CTIA Guidelines
Industry best practices for messaging content, frequency, and consumer protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A2P messaging?
A2P (Application-to-Person) messaging refers to any text message sent from a business application to a consumer's phone. This includes appointment confirmations, follow-up texts, marketing messages, and automated notifications.
Why is A2P registration required?
U.S. carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon) now require all businesses sending SMS to register through The Campaign Registry (TCR). Unregistered messages face filtering, blocking, and potential fines. Registration ensures deliverability and legal compliance.
How long does the registration process take?
Typical timelines range from 5–15 business days depending on your business type and carrier review speed. Sole proprietors may experience longer review periods. Our team expedites the process wherever possible.
What is TCPA compliance?
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) governs how businesses can contact consumers via phone and text. Compliance requires proper opt-in consent, clear opt-out mechanisms, and adherence to contact frequency guidelines. Ortuas ensures all messaging meets these standards.
Do I need to do anything myself?
No. Our team handles the entire registration process - from business verification through campaign approval and number provisioning. We'll only need basic business information from you during onboarding.
What happens if I'm already registered with another provider?
We can work with your existing TCR registration or help migrate it. During your demo call, we'll review your current setup and recommend the best path forward.