Text Messaging Overview
How SMS/MMS messaging works with PolitiFast.
Last updated 04/12/26
PolitiFast provides 10DLC-compliant text messaging services for political campaigns. This means your messages are sent through registered, verified channels that comply with carrier regulations.
How It Works
- Registration — Your campaign is registered with carriers for political messaging
- Phone Number — A dedicated phone number is purchased for your campaign
- Contacts — Import your voter contact lists
- Templates — Create message templates with merge fields
- Send — Broadcast messages to your contacts
Compliance
All campaigns must complete 10DLC registration before sending. This includes:
- Brand verification (your organization's identity)
- Campaign registration (your messaging use case)
- Phone number assignment
Registration typically takes 3-7 business days. Your PolitiFast consultant will handle the registration process for you.