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Basics of CSC FAQs

• What are the different kinds of common short codes I can lease?
  CSCs are five or six-digit numbers within the range of 20000 to 99999, or 222222 to 899999.
• Can I obtain a common short code that is four or less digits or more than six digits?
  No, CSCs are five or six-digit numbers within the range 20000 and 99999, or 222222 to 899999
• On the CSC application form, I notice an address section. Must I have a US address in order to obtain a CSC?
  No, you do not need to have a US address, but you must submit a valid address.
• There is space on the CSC application to request only 20 CSCs. What do I do if I want to apply for more than 20 CSCs at one time?
  You may request as many CSCs as you want. If you want to request more than 20 CSC at a time, you would need to fill out additional applications.
• Once my CSC program is up and running and end-users are having technical problems, who do I contact?
  For technical problems with the actual implementation and operation of your CSC program, contact the wireless carrier, content provider, connection aggregator or application provider you are working with to implement your CSC program. You can also call teh Registry for further advice regarding trouble shooting.
• Will my common short code work internationally?
  No. CSCs currently work only in the U.S.
• Where can I lease common short codes? Can I lease more than one at a time?
  CSCs may be purchased at www.USshortcodes.com or through a mobile application provider. A single application allows for an applicant to lease up to 20 CSCs. Multiple applications may be submitted at one time.

Common short codes (CSCs) are administered by a single CSC Administrator (CSCA) - CTIA-The Wireless Association® - for a group of U.S. wireless carriers. In addition, the CSCA oversees the technical and operational aspects of CSC functions and maintains a single database of available, reserved, and registered CSCs.

For more information please visit the CSCA site.

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