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[Text Messaging](https://support.phone.com/text-messaging?hsLang=en) 3. [Toll Free](https://support.phone.com/text-messaging?hsLang=en#toll-free) # Toll Free Registration FAQ's ## In an effort to combat spam and improve the delivery of legitimate text messages, number registration is being strongly encouraged. ### What is Toll Free Registration? As part of U.S. wireless carrier efforts to combat spam and improve the delivery of legitimate text messages, a significant industry-wide change is coming that may impact your ability to send SMS/MMS messages to your customers.   The toll-free number verification process qualifies messaging traffic to be tagged as verified with our downstream peers. The approved tag reduces the number of false-positive blocks and helps increase deliverability on a single toll-free number.  --- ### When does it go into effect? Beginning September 30, 2022, all toll-free numbers owners must register via their carriers. Preferably , begin registration prior to that to avoid any interruptions in your service. --- ### What can happen if I do not register my TFN/s? If you do not register your TFN/s you may experience - Interruption in your SMS services from your TFN/s - Messages and/or number being flagged for fraud or spam - Messages being filtered for containing harmful words --- ### Does it cost anything to verify my toll free number/s? There is no charge for toll-free number verification. Just complete [this](https://support.phone.com/toll-free-number-registration?hsLang=en) form, and we’ll take care of the rest. --- ### Is this only a requirement with Phone.com? No, this is an industry wide initiative to combat spam and fraud. --- ### How long will it take to get registered? Registration time frames vary. Upon completing the form we will submit it and notify you of submission within 3 business days. 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