Related Guides: 10DLC - Campaign Requirements Guide, Campaign Checklist, Materials for 10DLC Education and Training
Overview
This guide is to help give clear difiniotion on the various Standard Low-Volume Mix and Special Use Cases a Brand and Campaign can register for. The Table of Contents can be used to go directly to a use case for quick access and availabillity.
Special Use Cases can only be selected on what the Brand is eligible for. For example, only non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt brands are able to register a Charity use case campaign. If a brand needs to register a special use case campaign, please open a ticket with our 10DLC team for processing.
Standard LVM Use Cases
In most cases your organization's will benefit from the "Low Volume Mixed" ("LVM") use case.
It allows for selecting a mix of up to five sub-use cases, avoiding stricter options that may cause message delivery issues, should any message violate a specialized use cases narrow purpose. These features make the LVM use case an easy choice for most customers and is the default configuration when creating a campaign in the Briva Voice portal.
2FA (Two-Factor Authentication)
Sending any authentication, verification, or
one-time passcode sent to verify someone
Examples:
- A company sending one-time code to validate who
they are speaking to
Account Notification
Notifications to account
holders relating to and being about an account
Examples:
- Low-Balance warnings
- Invoice due/overdue reminders
- Updates to account/profile
- Scheduling/Appointment Reminders
- Check-in’s
- Membership renewal notifications
Customer Care
All customer care interaction, including account management and customer support.
This use case mainly applies to responding to clients who reach out first.
Examples:
- Responding to inquiries about services/products
- Answering questions
- Live SMS Help Desk/Troubleshooting
Delivery Notifications
Notifications about the status of the delivery of a product or services.
Examples:
- A product has been shipped
- Delivery has arrived
- Order is ready for pick-up
Fraud Alert Messaging
Notifications regarding fraudulent activity on a user's account.
Examples:
- Suspicious login detected
- Account was recently accessed from unfamiliar IP Address
Higher Education
Messaging on behalf of Colleges, Universities, and education institutions (not free-to-consumer).
Examples:
- Registration reminders
- Application deadline notifications
- Class schedule changes
Marketing
Any communication that includes marketing and/or promotional content.
Requirements: Opt-in consent, Terms & Conditions, and Privacy Policy must be publicly accessible online.
Examples:
- Discount notifications
- Product Launches/Promotions
- Reminders of discounted dates/prices
Poll and Voting
Sending surveys, polling, and/or voting on topics for feedback on brand products/services.
This CANNOT be related to political polling/voting. Any political campaigns mustbe priocessed as a Special Use-Case Campaign.
Examples:
- Customer satisfaction surveys
- Event/Product voting polls
- Feedback requests on products/services
Public Service Annoucements (PSA)
Informational messaging to raise awareness about important issues.
Examples:
- Sending mass notificaiton about closures due to weather
- Providing safety tips
- Awareness about product recalls
- Sending Health Guidence
Security Alert
Notification that a system (software or hardware) has been compromised and action is required.
Examples:
- Unrecognized Login Attempt
- Reset password required due to suspicious activity/breach
Special Use Cases
Special Use Cases can only be selected on what the Brand is eligible for.
For example, only non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt brands are able to register a Charity use case campaign.
For example, only non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt brands are able to register a Charity use case campaign.
If a brand needs to register a special use case campaign, please open a ticket with our 10DLC team for processing.
A Campaign cannot use Standard and Special Use Cases at the same time.
If a brand requires both a Standard and Special Use Cases, then two different campaign will need to be submitted.
Agents
and Franchises
For brands with multiple agents, franchises, or offices
needing localized numbers.
Requirements:
- Post-registration approval required
- Limited to 5,000 numbers per brand under this use-case.
- This means the total number of localized agent/franchise numbers that can be provisioned across the brand cannot exceed 5,000.
- It is not per campaign, but per brand registration.
Examples:
- Real-estate firms with multiple agent locations
- Insurance companies with regional offices
- Fast-Food franchises with localized SMS Programs
Carrier Exemptions
This use case is like a special permission slip from mobile
carriers. It is used when a campaign does not fall into any existing standard
or special use case category, but is still legitimate and important. The
carrier reviews and decides whether to grant an exception.
NOTE: For most everyday business, this use case will never apply.
It is rare and only for examples where carriers agree no other category
applies.
Requirements:
- Must first register campaign and request exemption through DCA. Carrier (MNO) will review the request directly
- Only granted if there is a strong business or public need that cannot be handled under existing categories
- Post-registration approval is mandatory
Examples:
- Large Enterprises
- E.g., Nationwise bank with a unique communication flow that doesn't fit normal categories (for example, hybrid alerts that combine multiple regulated funtions)
- Government Agencies
- E.g., Federal or state agencies running programs that don't fit PSA, Emergency, or Political, but are still vital.
- Special Programs
- E.g., Airlines or transportation authorities needing custom notification formats beyond delivery or PSA.
Charity
Communications from a registered charity to provide help and raise money.
Requirements:
- Only available to IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt brands.
- Must select at least 1-5 sub-use cases. A charity can only operate within those defined categories while under the Charity umbrella.
Sub-Use Cases:
- 2FA
- Account Notification
- Customer Care
- Delivery Notification
- Fraud Alerts
- Higher Education
- Marketing
- Poll & Voting
- Public Service Annoucement (PSA)
- Security Alert
Examples:
- Redcross donation campaigns
- Non-profit event updates
- Local Food Bank fundraiser reminders
- Responding to organization inquiries
Emergency
Notification services to support public safety/health during natural disaters, armed conflicts, pandemics, etc.
Notification services to support public safety/health during natural disaters, armed conflicts, pandemics, etc.
Typically reserved for governement agencies, schools, hospitals, or other entities offficially responsible for public safety.
Requirements:
- Post registration approval from carrier (MNO) is required.
- Campaign must clearly describe the emergency purpose and how opt-in is collected
- Opt-in consent is still required, unless messages are part of a governement-authorized emergency system (e.g. FEM IPAWS/WEA)
Examples:
- Public Health agency sending pandemic updates
- City sending evacuation orders
- School district alerting parents to lockdowns
K-12 Education
Messaging platforms supporting K-12 schools and distance learning. Not for higher education; requires MNO approval.
Requirements:
- Must be registered as an approved K-12: Only applies to elementary, middle, and high school grades.
- Campaign submission must clearly state it's uses for K-12 education.
- Opt-in Consent must be obtained from parents/guardians
Examples:
- Messages to parents about closures or rescheduls
- Sending snow day/weather notifications
- Sending class/school reminders
- Sending school event notifications/reminders
Political (Election Campaigns)
Messaging for organized political efforts.
Messaging for organized political efforts.
Requirements:
- Available only to nonprofits with Campaign Verify token or Aegis Political vetting or nonprofits with 501(c)(3/4/5/6) tax exempt status
Examples:
- Candidate Campaign Messages
- PAC Updates
- Union Election Reminders
Proxy
Peer-to-peer, app based group messaging with proxy/pooled numbers, masking personal numbers to allow communication without revealing personal information.
Requirements:
- Only available for enterprise or app-based services where privacy protection is the core function
- Proof of consumer opt-in must still be provided, even though numbers are masked
Examples:
- Ridesharing apps masking rider/driver personal numbers
- Delivery platforms allowing customers and couriers to communicate without revealing personal numbers
- Online marketplaces enabling buyer/seller chat without disclosing real numbers
Social
Communication between public figures/influencers and their communities.
Requirements:
- The brand/entity must demonstrate that the program is genuinely for influencer/public figure engagement and not miscategorized
- Opt-in consent, Terms & Conditions, and Privacy Policy must be publicly accessible online
- Must select at least 1-5 sub-use cases. A charity can only operate within those defined categories while under the Charity umbrella.
Sub-Use Cases:
- 2FA
- Account Notification
- Customer Care
- Delivery Notification
- Fraud Alerts
- Higher Education
- Marketing
- Poll & Voting
- Public Service Annoucement (PSA)
- Security Alert
Examples:
- Fan Communications
- Updates to events
- Celebrity alerts
Sweepstake
Sweeptakes messaging campaigns
Requirements:
- Post-registration carrier approval required
- Must comply with federal/state seepstakes laws
Examples:
- Retail gift card contests
- Beverage brand sweepstakes
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