Overview
You’re Free From Carrier Regulation Hell
Contiguity believes in empowering developers to communicate freely without jumping through dozens of hoops, such as A2P 10DLC registration — a process that can take weeks to complete.
Contiguity’s method of sending SMS, MMS, & RCS messages means you can begin sending messages within minutes of signing up, and carriers can’t use their traditional enforcement methods against you.
With Contiguity, you don’t have to:
- Register for A2P 10DLC
- Go through carrier vetting
- Identify yourself as a sender (e.g. “This is a message from Chase Bank”)
- Include opt-out language
- Pay carrier surcharges on already-expensive messages
iMessage & WhatsApp
Generally, SMS rules do not apply to iMessage & WhatsApp. You’re not required to register for A2P 10DLC / carrier vetting, no opt-out language is required, and no carrier fees apply.
What You Must Comply With
You, not Contiguity, are responsible for complying with the laws in your jurisdiction. Below is an outline of key regulations by region, to help you stay on the right side of the law.
🇺🇸 United States
Comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the CAN-SPAM Act. Obtain prior consent for texts.
🇪🇺 European Union
Adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for user consent and data handling, plus the ePrivacy Directive for unsolicited messages.
🇨🇦 Canada
Follow Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), requiring explicit consent for commercial electronic messages and clear sender identification.
🇦🇺 Australia
Abide by the Spam Act 2003, ensuring consent for messages and an unsubscribe mechanism.
🌍 Other Regions
Check local laws for consent, data protection, and messaging restrictions specific to your audience’s location.