Toll-Free Verification Guide for LC - Phone (US/Canada)
Verify your Toll-Free numbers to avoid message blocking. Submit business details, opt-in proof, and sample messages, then unlock higher messaging limits and reduced filtering once approved.
Keeping Toll-Free Text Messaging Active and Delivering Properly
Toll-Free numbers can no longer send business text messages reliably without carrier verification and compliance approval.
Toll-Free verification confirms your business identity, messaging use case, and consent practices so carriers can approve your number for messaging traffic.
Without verification, messages may be filtered, blocked entirely, or continue generating charges even when delivery fails.
This guide will walk you through the Toll-Free verification process so you can improve deliverability, avoid blocking issues, and increase approval success for US and Canada messaging.
To begin, review why Toll-Free verification matters and how unverified numbers are affected by carrier restrictions.
Why Toll-Free Verification Matters
- Mandatory: Required for Toll-Free messaging in the US/Canada.
- Messaging-only impact: Voice calling is not affected.
- Blocked message errors: You may see Error 30032 or Error 30007.
Deadlines: Unverified numbers were blocked starting Nov 8, 2023. Numbers in Pending Verification were blocked starting Jan 31, 2024.
Billing note: Even if messages are blocked (Error 30032/30007), standard messaging fees can still apply.
How to Submit Toll-Free Verification
- Go to Settings → Phone Numbers.
- Click the Verification Required icon next to the Toll-Free number.
- Enter business details (name, address, contact) and describe your use case.
- Add opt-in proof (form/chat/website) with SMS consent language clearly visible.
- Provide sample message content including opt-out text like: “Reply STOP to opt-out.”
- If prompted, complete KYC verification.
- Submit. Your number moves through Pending Verification to In Review.
Tip: Use branded, HTTPS links and avoid public URL shorteners. Insecure or shortened links are common rejection triggers.
How Long It Takes
Verification often takes 4–6 weeks, but some approvals can complete in as little as 2 days. While a submission is In Review, you may not see messaging caps applied during that stage.
Pending Verification Limits
During Pending Verification, usage may be capped and traffic can still be filtered.
- Daily cap: 2,000 message segments
- Weekly cap: 6,000 segments
- Monthly cap: 10,000 segments
Important: Starting Jan 31, 2024, numbers stuck in Pending Verification may be blocked from sending messages.
Benefits of Approval
- Higher messaging limits and improved throughput.
- Reduced filtering risk and fewer blocked messages.
- Stronger compliance posture for US/Canada Toll-Free messaging.
Common Rejection Reasons
Rejections fall into two buckets: (1) correctable issues you can fix and resubmit, and (2) ineligible reasons where resubmission is not allowed.
| Error Code | Reason | How to Fix |
|---|---|---|
| 30445 | Invalid Information (business info can’t be verified) | Correct business details and ensure they match public records. |
| 30446 | Opt-in proof missing/insufficient | Provide clear SMS consent language and screenshots/URLs showing the opt-in. |
| 30447 | One number used for multiple businesses | Use a unique Toll-Free number per business entity/use case. |
| 30449 | High Risk (public URL shortener) | Use branded, direct links (avoid public shorteners). |
| 30449 | High Risk (non-secured URL) | Use HTTPS links only. |
| 30448 | Content violation (example: alcohol without robust age gating) | Add robust age gating and ensure compliant messaging. |
Ineligible for resubmission: SHAFT content (sex, hate, alcohol, firearms, tobacco), gambling, spam/fraud, and other prohibited content categories.
Pro Tips for Approval
- Include explicit consent language (example: “By submitting, you agree to receive SMS…”).
- Attach screenshots showing the opt-in at POS, on your site, or via a chat widget.
- Provide branded HTTPS URLs (no public shorteners).
- Keep proof files (LOA, screenshots, submission confirmation) for audits.
Avoid blocks and improve Toll-Free deliverability
Submit verification early, use strong opt-in proof, and keep links branded and secure to get approved faster.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to verify my Toll-Free number?
Verification is mandatory to continue sending messages via Toll-Free in US/Canada. Starting Nov 8, 2023, unverified numbers are blocked; starting Jan 31, 2024, Pending Verification numbers are also blocked.
Do blocked messages incur charges?
Yes. Even if messages are blocked (Error 30032/30007), standard messaging fees can still apply.
What info is required for submission?
Business details, use case description, opt-in proof (form/screenshot/URL), KYC if not completed, and sample content with STOP opt-out.
How long does verification take?
Typically 4–6 weeks, but approvals may complete in as little as 2 days. During review, numbers can move to In Review status.
What happens if my submission is rejected?
If rejected for fixable reasons (invalid info, insecure URL, missing consent), correct and resubmit. If rejected for ineligible reasons (SHAFT content, gambling, spam), resubmission isn’t allowed.
Verify Toll-Free messaging and keep campaigns running
Toll-Free verification helps reduce filtering and prevents message blocking in the US/Canada. Submit complete business details, clear opt-in proof, and compliant sample messages to improve approval odds.
Better deliverability. Higher throughput.
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