A2P 10DLC Numbers
Pick a local phone number
Put in your area code and we'll generate options for you to choose from. Local phone numbers feel recognizable for your church and more personal.
We also offer five-digit short codes.
We handle the paperwork and compliance
A2P 10DLC registration isn't simple, and carriers constantly make updates. That said, we've registered 10,000+ churches, so we know how it works and what churches specifically need to be compliant with wireless carriers.
Our registration timeline is one of the fastest available, if not the fastest. Most A2P providers take around 10 days to register. Clearstream's average timeline is 19 hours. And our support team goes beyond just the initial sign-up; if messages fail, we will help you troubleshoot and solve any issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Normal 10-digit numbers are only registered for P2P (person-to-person) messaging. An A2P (application-to-person) number is a 10-digit number or long code that allows you to text many people at once.
For example, when you send a text to a friend or your Uber driver lets you know they've arrived — those are P2P exchanges, which don't require additional registration. When you text a small group or inform your church about service changes — those are A2P exchanges.
If you don't have an SMS short code, an A2P 10DLC number is the carrier-approved option for bulk SMS texting. A2P numbers help prevent spam and slow delivery speeds, which often occur because carriers block mass texts from P2P numbers (long codes that aren't registered).
Once you choose and create a 10-digit number in your Clearstream account, you'll see a notification asking you to register your number. We'll need your EIN number (if your church has one) and then some basic information about your church including name, address, and website.
Unlike other providers, Clearstream will register your A2P number to maximize throughput, or the number of text messages sent at one time. In most cases, you will be able to achieve 10-100 mps (messages per second) throughput using your A2P numbers.
You can improve your message throughput by providing your EIN when submitting your A2P registration information.