Question
Are short codes the best way to send SMS to the US?
Applies To
- Short Codes
- SMS
- US
Answer
Depending on the type of content you are sending, you should use our Short Code APIs (for application-to-person messages) or our Long Virtual Numbers (for person-to-person messages).
Additional Information
You may find a useful chart explaining the differences between these in US SMS Features and Restrictions.
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