A short code is a five- or six-digit number that can send SMS and MMS messages to and receive them from mobile phones. Short codes are recommended for high-volume applications.
Plivo short codes can send 50 messages per second by default. If you need a higher sending rate, contact sales.
How much does a short code cost?
Plivo offers short codes in the US and Canada. Plivo short codes have one-time setup fees, regularly billed service charges, and per-message usage charges. Here’s a breakdown of all fees and charges.
One-time setup fees
The following fees are charged once when setting up a short code with Plivo:
|
Country |
Fee Type |
One-Time Cost |
|
USA |
Setup fee |
$1,500 |
|
Canada |
Setup fee |
$4,000 |
Short code recurring charges
Short code leases and service charges are billed on a quarterly basis (once every three months) or on an annual basis (once every year).
|
Country |
Short Code Type |
Cost |
|
USA |
Regular (random number) |
$1,500/quarter |
|
Vanity |
$3,000/quarter |
|
|
Canada |
Regular (random number) |
$2,800/4 months |
Short code message pricing
Short code usage is billed at a per-message rate.
|
Country |
Message Type |
Cost |
|
USA |
SMS |
|
|
Canada |
SMS |
Additional carrier passthrough fees: Some carriers have passthrough fees charged on a per-message basis, which are added to your message cost based on the carrier and message type.
Short code carrier passthrough fees
|
Country |
Message Type |
Cost |
|
US |
SMS |
|
|
Canada |
SMS |