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The legal basics ing to the rules of the FCC, it is illegal to send unsolicited commercial text messages to consumers without their prior express consent.

The FCC has regulations in place for telemarketing and text messaging, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), which prohibits unsolicited telemarketing calls and text messages to cell phones without prior express consent from the recipient.

Even if a company already has a relationship with (or the phone number of) an intended recipient, it may only text message if it has opt-in consent. The only exception is a real emergency. The takeaway: don't hit send on a text message to ask for opt-in. It's illegal.

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After August 31, 2023, all U.S.-bound messages sent via unregistered 10DLC numbers will be blocked. Currently, unregistered messaging traffic is subject to more expensive carrier fees and are significantly more likely to receive carrier filtering. Trust us, it's worth it to register for 10DLC.

Hours of operation: Communication must occur between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. Opt-out functions: Consumers can request that their phone number be placed on a do-not-contact list at any time. All text communications must allow consumers to opt out of the company's subscriber list by directly replying to the text.

Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) Under the TCPA, companies may not send messages to consumers without their consent. Even if an individual provides their phone number or has a long-standing relationship with the business, the company cannot text the individual if they have not granted written consent.