All about phone numbers - Twilio Liftoff Messaging

Описание: Confused by all the different phone number options for business messaging? You're not alone! In this lesson, we break down local numbers, toll-free numbers, and shortcodes to help you understand what's right for your SMS campaigns. Learn the pros, cons, and best use cases so you can reach your customers effectively and build trust with every message.

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Key Topics:
📱 Differences between local, toll-free, and shortcode numbers
💸 Cost, speed, and compliance considerations for each option
🚀 Best use cases for marketing, alerts, and support
🏢 Building trust and credibility through number choice

Learn more:
Phone Numbers [Twilio Docs]: https://twil.io/lo-messaging-num

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:28 Why number types matter for messaging
0:37 Local numbers (A2P 10DLC) explained
1:35 Benefits and use cases for local numbers
2:28 Toll-free numbers overview
3:02 Why choose toll-free and how to verify
3:42 Introduction to shortcodes
4:36 When to use shortcodes and their advantages
5:11 Shortcode costs and application process
5:22 Compliance and planning for business messaging