# SMS pricing in the United States

> SMS to the United States costs from $0.0095 per message (indicative list rate, reviewed 2026-09-24) over 3 direct operators (T-Mobile USA, AT&T, Verizon); sender IDs are registered with the FCC + CTIA in 7-14 business days (10DLC).

- Canonical URL: https://www.broadnet.me/pricing/sms/united-states
- Language: en
- Last updated: 2026-10-21
- Publisher: BroadNet (https://www.broadnet.me)

Indicative A2P SMS list rates per message, reviewed 2026-09-24. Regulator: FCC + CTIA.

## Rates by operator

| Operator | Rate (USD) | Send window |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile USA | $0.0095 | 08:00–21:00 local |
| AT&T | $0.0095 | 08:00–21:00 local |
| Verizon | $0.0095 | 08:00–21:00 local |

## Notes

- 10DLC registration required via The Campaign Registry (TCR) for A2P traffic.
- Toll-free verification required for toll-free senders; shortcodes still supported.
- TCPA compliance: explicit prior written consent for marketing messages.

## Market facts

- Regulator: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and CTIA (carrier consortium) (FCC + CTIA)
- Sender-ID lead time: 7-14 business days (10DLC)
- Time to launch: Live in 8–19 business days from test-access request to production (set by the sender-ID lead time)
- Typical OTP latency: 2.2 s
- Mobile subscribers: 340M
- Dialling code · MCC: +1 / 310 – 316
- Billing currencies: USD
- Published SMS band: USD 0.0095

## SMS to the United States: common questions

### Which operators carry SMS to the United States, and at what rate?

BroadNet sends over 3 routes (T-Mobile USA, AT&T, Verizon). The lowest indicative list rate is $0.0095 per message, reviewed 2026-09-24; volume tiers lower it automatically from 100K messages a month.

### What does the SMS price include?

Each segment is billed once: a message longer than 160 GSM-7 characters is split into segments. Delivery receipts are included with no per-receipt fee, there is no setup fee, and sender-ID registration is passed through at cost.

### Do I need to register a sender ID in the United States?

Yes. Sender IDs are registered with the FCC + CTIA; typical lead time: 7-14 business days (10DLC). BroadNet handles the registration during onboarding.

### How do I get test access for the United States?

Request test access from this page; we reply within one business day. Live in 8–19 business days from test-access request to production (set by the sender-ID lead time).

Coverage and sender-ID rules: https://www.broadnet.me/coverage/united-states