Random SMS Short Code
Best for high-volume senders where delivery speed matters more than a memorable number. Think alerts, reminders, and 2FA codes.
The number is assigned to you by the U.S. Common Short Code Administration
You cannot choose or request specific digits
$2,500 application fee + $500/month leasing fee
Vanity SMS Short Code
Best for brands running billboard, broadcast, or print campaigns where the number itself needs to stick.
You choose the digits connected to your brand (e.g., 43679 = HENRY on a keypad)
Same throughput and delivery advantages as random
$2,500 application fee + $1,000/month leasing fee
Two Types of Dedicated Short Codes. One Easy Decision.
Not sure which is right for you?
Built for reliable delivery, carrier compliance, and a team that guides you through the application.
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“I love how easy it is for people to opt in and how fast I can send a text alert out. Mobile Text Alerts helped me give my customers an immediate message that I know they'll see faster than an email (if they even check their email). It helped me connect with them and offer deals to help me generate income quickly.”
- Camille
“I love using Mobile Text Alerts because it creates efficiencies for my business. I can create vast amounts of clients and have people opt in and communicate in a way that’s really impossible to do any other way. … I’ve seen sales go up exponentially. … I would definitely recommend it to a friend.”
– Frank
“I like the fact that you can reach so many people at one time. The fact is, 9 times out of 10, people will check their text messages before they read their emails. Also, I love the fact that any unused messages just roll over into the next month.”
– Wanda
Why 20,000 Organizations Choose Mobile Text Alerts for Their Short Code SMS Service
Stay Safe. Stay Compliant. Stay Connected.
Texting for business comes with rules, and we’ve built compliance into the platform so you never have to think about it.
Automatic opt-in/opt-out management
TCPA, FCC & carrier compliance guardrails
Audit trails for message history
Every Short Code Messaging Use Case, Covered.
Discount offer
Send time-sensitive promos to your entire list in under a minute. Your short code delivers the message before they scroll past an email.
Appointment reminder
Reduce no-shows with automated reminders sent from your short code. Subscribers see the same number every time so they know it's you before they open it.
Flash sale
Send to hundreds of thousands of subscribers at once. Short codes have the throughput to reach your full list before the sale ends.
Lead follow-up
Capture a lead, trigger a reply, and follow up from your short code in one workflow. Same number every time builds the recognition that gets responses.
CSAT / review requests
After a purchase or service, auto-send a review request from your short code to every qualifying subscriber. Turn satisfied customers into public proof.
Order update
Every customer gets a personalized order status update, sent automatically from your dedicated short code. No manual work.
Whether you're running national promotions, sending operational alerts, or keeping your membership informed, Mobile Text Alerts handles it.
Ready to get started? Submit a contact form and we'll reach out. The carrier review takes 6-8 weeks.
Apply for Your Dedicated Short Code
Your First Two-Way Text Conversation Goes Live in 5 Minutes.
No developers. No complicated setup. No waiting for a sales call.
Set Up Your Account
Start your free 14-day trial while your application is in review. Send campaigns from a 10-digit number so you're not sitting idle during the wait.
Build Your Subscriber List
Use your keyword, a sign-up form, or import existing contacts. Your dedicated toll-free number is ready instantly.
Send Your First Campaign
Write your message. Preview it. Hit send to your entire list, or a targeted segment. Watch replies come in.
Everything Your Short Code SMS Service Needs, Built Into One Platform.
Delivery as the proof
Send to your full list or a targeted segment. 99.96% delivery means your texts actually reach phones, not spam folders.
Two-Way Text Conversations
Your subscribers reply and you respond from the same dashboard. Short code texting isn't just broadcasting. Manage the full conversation without a second tool.
Automations That Run While You Sleep
Set a trigger, write the text, let it go. Auto-replies, drip sequences, and event-based messages sent from your short code to the right segment, every time.
Analytics That Tell You What's Working
Track delivery, click-through, and opt-outs across every campaign. Revenue reporting shows which sends drive results so you always know where to send next.
Full Mobile App, iOS and Android
Manage your short code messaging campaigns, monitor replies, and check delivery from anywhere. The best short code service doesn't chain you to a desk.
Build Your List Your Way
Add contacts via CSV, integrations, or API. Let subscribers join through text-to-join, QR codes, or web sign-up forms. However your list grows, the platform keeps up.
Here's what short code texting on a platform built for delivery actually looks like.
1B+
Total SMS Messages Sent
+42%
YoY Average Subscriber List Growth
35x
ROI on Your SMS Spend
99.96%
Message Delivery Rate
Trusted by 20,000+ companies, from growing businesses to industry leaders.
Short Code SMS Service
One Short Code. Every Message Delivered.
Higher throughput and better delivery rates for businesses sending to large lists. We'll guide you through the carrier application from start to finish.
No credit card required. 50 messages free. Setup in 5 minutes.