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How to register for a US toll-free number with AWS End User Messaging
Amazon SES / EUM
November 19, 2025
medium impact
AWS Provides Comprehensive Guide to Registering US Toll-Free Numbers for SMS Messaging AWS End User Messaging has published a detailed guide for businesses looking to register and use US toll-free numbers (TFNs) for SMS communication. The article outlines the registration process, highlighting the benefits of toll-free numbers, including rapid implementation, simplified registration, and international messaging capabilities. Businesses must provide detailed company and contact information, specify their messaging use case, and ensure a compliant opt-in workflow that includes specific required disclosures such as program name, message purpose, frequency, opt-out instructions, and terms of service.
Key Takeaways
- arrow_right_alt US toll-free numbers offer the fastest way to begin SMS messaging in the United States
- arrow_right_alt TFNs can send SMS messages to over 150 countries with simplified international capabilities
- arrow_right_alt The registration process requires detailed information about company use case and opt-in workflow
- arrow_right_alt Toll-free numbers have a standard throughput of three Message Parts per Second (MPS)
- arrow_right_alt Opt-out management is handled at the network level by US carriers
AWS End User Messaging
Intermediate (200)
Messaging