10DLC Trust Scores in the US

Stay compliant2 min readUpdated 2026-03-12

10DLC Trust Scores in the US

Trust scores are assigned by The Campaign Registry (TCR) and used by US carriers to determine your messaging throughput and filtering thresholds.


How Scoring Works

TCR evaluates your brand registration and assigns a score from 1–100, mapped to tiers:

Score RangeTierMeaning
1–24LowLimited throughput, higher filtering
25–74MediumModerate throughput
75–100HighMaximum throughput, minimal filtering

Carrier-Specific Behavior

AT&T

  • Uses TCR trust scores directly.
  • Low trust: 0.2 MPS.
  • Medium trust: 4 MPS.
  • High trust: 12+ MPS.
  • Applies per-campaign daily caps on lower tiers.

T-Mobile

  • More permissive throughput at each tier.
  • Low trust: 0.5 MPS, 2K daily cap.
  • Medium trust: 10 MPS, 10K daily cap.
  • High trust: 50+ MPS, 200K+ daily cap.
  • Content filtering runs independently of trust scores.

Verizon

  • Generally follows TCR trust scores.
  • Less transparent about specific throughput tiers.
  • Applies proprietary content filtering.

Improving Your Score

If you scored lower than expected:

  • Verify your EIN matches IRS records exactly.
  • Ensure your website is live and matches your brand.
  • Provide complete, consistent business information.
  • See Maximize Your Trust Score for specific steps.

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