Free-to-Access Short Codes

Common Short Codes (CSCs) are short numeric codes to which text messages can be sent from a mobile phone. Wireless subscribers send text messages to short codes to access a wide variety of mobile content. Common short codes are easy to remember and they are compatible across all participating carriers. TextCo Media current utilizes three different Short Codes: DOTCOM (368266), DOTNET (368638), and DOTORG (368674) these free-to-access short codes offer a unique and affordable mobile advertising strategy new to mobile marketing. Behind the scenes, TextCo Media's services take advantage of CSCs to provide an interactive wireless experience. The application routes all messages addressed to its registered CSC number from any and all wireless networks initiating a message. TextCo Media's short codes use a unique communication method linking your mobile devise to the internet via a domain using the short code, similar to a website URL; a CSC can be promoted to drive end users to a common method of interaction. Normally when registering a short code, you can either choose to have a random one assigned (makes it much more difficult for a individual to remember) , or you can choose your own. Companies that usually choose their own do it so that the short code spells something on the phone keypad that is easy to remember. The CSCA charges a monthly registration fee which you pay directly to them. This fee is either $500 per month for a random code, or $1,000 per month for a vanity code. TextCo Media passes the savings of using free easy to use short codes straight on to our advertisers and resellers to make mobile advertising affordable.