Getting a Short Code
with Plivo is easy
with Plivo is easy
- Help with acquiring a shortcode (regular or vanity).
- Guidance on completing the campaign application with carriers.
- Advising with the campaign approval process to shorten the timeline.
- Regular updates during the 8-12 week process to ensure timely go-live.
Industries Already Using Plivo's Short Code for SMS
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Online RetailImprove your engagement with customers by sending SMS text messaging using shortcodes for contests, promotions, as well as improve customer service and customer loyalty through reward campaigns.
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Marketing & MediaBuild high-impact marketing campaigns that targets your customers in real-time. Some of our customers use shortcode SMS to deliver time-sensitive info including flight reservation reminders and point-of-sale campaigns.
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Financial ServicesEnable two-factor authentication via SMS text message using a shortcode and protect your customers with an additional layer of security for any type of customer transaction including account activity alerts, money transfers, and bill payments.
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Customer ServiceCreate the best customer care experience by providing tailored loyalty programs, accelerating support ticket responses, gathering product feedback, and sending timely order notifications all via SMS text messages directly to the customer’s mobile phone.
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Transportation & LogisticsOptimize complex logistics and virtually any process that requires instant communication by using SMS text messages. Including, rideshare coordination, tracking supply chain inventory levels, order confirmations, shipment delivery, product returns and recalls.
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HealthcareEnhance patient experiences and rapport by improving healthcare communication, reducing appointment no-shows with SMS alerts, delivering time critical emergency health services, and optimizing public health campaigns.
Pricing Comparison

Features | Plivo | Other Providers | Savings |
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Regular Shortcode* | $500/month | $1000/month | 50% |
Vanity Shortcode* | $1000/month | $1500/month | 33% |
Outbound SMS** | $0.0045/sms | $0.0075/sms | 40% |
Inbound SMS** | $0.0045/sms | $0.0075/sms | 40% |

Features | Plivo | Other Providers | Savings |
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Regular Shortcode* | $700/month | $1000 /month | 30% |
Vanity Shortcode* | $700/month | $1000/month | 30% |
Outbound SMS** | $0.0250/sms | $0.0300/sms | 17% |
Inbound SMS** | $0.0050/sms | $0.0050/sms | - |
Talk to an Expert
We are here to help you with:
- Acquiring a Short Code
- Use case scoping
- Custom volume pricing quote
- Guidance with campaign application with carriers
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