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-- Tom Mornini
On Jan 23, 2006, at 10:02 AM, Lon Baker wrote:
> Awhile ago, I posted some information about SMS Aggregators, this
> is just a follow-up, based on changes in the US market.
>
> As of January 31st, any commercial application, sending to US
> networks, is required to lease a CSC (short code) from CTIA.
>
> A CSC runs $6000/year for a random code, and $12,000/year for a
> vanity code.
>
> These charges are on top of the normal per message fees.
>
> This does NOT affect applications using SMS by E-mail (sending a
> mobile phones e-mail address).
>
> I checked with Simplewire.com (US) and Clickatell.com (South
> Africa). This policy is dictated by the US mobile providers, and
> affects all message terminating on US networks, regardless of
> origination.
>
> Keep in mind, according to the information I received, a single
> complaint from an end user can shutdown your CSC in the US.
>
> Anyway, just wanted to pass on the information.
>
> --
> Lon Baker
> http://www.speedymac.com
> AIM: spdemac
>
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