# SMS Compliance in Your CRM: Fields, Consent, and Audits > Learn how to structure CRM contact records for SMS compliance. Plura AI handles consent, opt-outs, and audit trails across every channel. **Published:** 2026-08-17 | **Updated:** 2026-10-03 | **Author:** plurasync **URL:** https://www.plura.ai/articles/crm-integrated-sms-compliance **Type:** post **Categories:** AI SMS Automation ![SMS Compliance in Your CRM: Fields, Consent, and Audits](https://plura.sites.aigrowthagent.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/75/2026/08/1786012511457-ddcd459da975-1024x572.webp) --- ## Content *Written by: Matt Beucler, CEO, Plura AI | Last updated: September 29, 2026* ## Key Takeaways - CRM-integrated SMS compliance works when consent, suppression, and audit data live inside the CRM and a pre-send eligibility gate enforces them before every message. - Marketing and transactional consent stay defensible when stored as separate fields with distinct timestamps and disclosure versions. - STOP replies should trigger global suppression that blocks every workflow, automation, and integration within seconds instead of relying on overnight batch updates. - The pre-send gate must validate consent type, suppression status, quiet hours by contact time zone, and 10DLC campaign approval on every outbound contact. - Plura AI’s Compliance Engine supports TCPA, DNC, quiet hours, and consent enforcement inside the platform while integrating with 50+ CRMs so the compliance data model lives in the tools operators already run. [See How Plura AI Enforces SMS Compliance in Your CRM.](https://www.plura.ai/plura-webchat?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance) ## What Is SMS Compliance in a CRM Context? SMS compliance in a CRM context means the CRM holds the consent record, the suppression state, and the audit trail. It enforces all three before an SMS message leaves the system. The six pillars that define a defensible program are listed below. 1. **Consent Management**: Timestamped proof of opt-in stored on the contact record. 2. **Opt-Out Synchronization**: STOP and other revocation keywords propagate across every workflow. 3. **10DLC Registration**: Brand and campaign registration through [The Campaign Registry](https://www.campaignregistry.com/). 4. **Time and Rate Restrictions**: Quiet hours enforced by contact time zone. 5. **Audit Trails**: Message text, timestamp, consent version, and user logged for regulatory review. 6. **SHAFT Content Restrictions**: Sex, hate, alcohol, firearms, and tobacco content screened before send. The stakes are concrete. [TCPA violations carry statutory damages of $500 to $1,500 per unsolicited call or text](https://fedlaws.org/tcpa-compliance-checklist-for-sms-consent-10dlc-and-penalties)2, and [the average TCPA class action settlement was $6.6 million, a figure reported as of 2018 and cited in later coverage](https://askai.glarity.app/search/What-are-the-average-settlements-for-amounts-in-consumer-protection-class-actions)3. A campaign reaching 50,000 contacts without proper consent creates exposure of $25 million at the $500 base rate, or $75 million if a court finds the violation willful, per [47 U.S.C. § 227(b)(3)](https://fedlaws.org/tcpa-compliance-checklist-for-sms-consent-10dlc-and-penalties). The sections below deliver the build spec in the order you would implement it: start with the contact-record schema, separate the consent fields, wire up opt-out propagation, enforce the pre-send gate, and log the audit trail. ## Contact-Record Fields Required for SMS Compliance A defensible SMS compliance program starts with the contact record. The table below maps each field the CRM must store to the compliance requirement it supports so you can audit your schema against it. | Field Name | Type | Example Value | | --- | --- | --- | | mobile_number | Phone (E.164) | +14155551234 | | sms_consent_marketing | Boolean | true | | sms_consent_transactional | Boolean | true | | consent_timestamp | DateTime (UTC) | 2026-08-15T14:32:07Z | | consent_source | Picklist | Web form – checkout page | | disclosure_version | Text | v2.3 – August 2026 | | opt_out_status | Boolean | false | | opt_out_timestamp | DateTime (UTC) | null | | last_sms_sent | DateTime (UTC) | 2026-09-28T09:15:00Z | | campaign_id_10dlc | Text | CABC123456789 | | suppressed_flag | Boolean | false | The consent_timestamp must be server-side, UTC, and immutable. [A defensible consent timestamp should be generated server-side and synchronized to a reliable time source traceable to UTC. Record it with at least millisecond precision and store it immutably to prevent retroactive edits.](https://verfi.io/blog/lead-consent-documentation) The disclosure_version field ties the contact to the exact language they saw at opt-in. If consent language changes, old records must remain intact. Version control on disclosure text allows you to produce the exact disclosure a specific contact agreed to when litigation or a regulatory inquiry arrives. The campaign_id_10dlc links the contact to the registered campaign that governs message content and throughput. As of February 1, 2025, unregistered outbound 10DLC traffic is being blocked in the industry. The campaign ID on the contact record is the field that connects your CRM data to your carrier registration. [Consent records should be kept in a retrievable system for at least four years, matching the TCPA’s four-year statute of limitations under 28 U.S.C. § 1658.](https://leadcompliant.com/articles/tcpa-basics/tcpa-compliance-requirements) Some practitioners retain records for five to seven years as a buffer against state-level statutes that run longer. ## Why Marketing and Transactional Consent Stay Separate The schema above lists sms_consent_marketing and sms_consent_transactional as separate fields for a reason. Collapsing marketing and transactional consent into a single boolean creates operational and legal exposure. [Marketing messages require prior express written consent under TCPA, while transactional messages such as order confirmations, shipping notifications, appointment reminders, and two-factor codes require only prior express consent.](https://fedlaws.org/tcpa-compliance-checklist-for-sms-consent-10dlc-and-penalties) These are different standards with different documentation requirements. When a contact opts out of marketing but still expects appointment reminders, a single consent field cannot represent that state. If the opt-out suppresses everything, it breaks the transactional messages the contact still wants. If it suppresses nothing, it violates the marketing opt-out. [A STOP to a promotional program does not automatically end transactional alerts the person consented to separately, and that distinction holds only when the sender maintains clean program separation and documentation.](https://leadcompliant.com/articles/sms-compliance/best-practices-for-sms-marketing-compliance-tcpa) Consent separation by purpose is the data-model solution. The CRM must track sms_consent_marketing and sms_consent_transactional as separate fields with separate timestamps and separate disclosure versions. [Consent management should separate marketing permissions from service notifications and legal notices, using versioned preference schemas so legal language and purposes remain traceable.](https://nhimg.org/faq/how-should-marketing-teams-operationalize-consent-and-preference-signals-across) This separation also affects 10DLC registration. Each campaign must include keywords and sample messages for opt-in confirmation, opt-out, and help, and the opt-in must be exclusively for text messages with email and call consent handled separately. A single consent field that bundles marketing and transactional opt-ins creates a registration record that does not accurately reflect the actual message flow, which often causes campaign rejection. The [CRM-connected SMS messaging support](https://www.plura.ai/articles/crm-connected-sms-messaging-support/?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance) architecture that holds up under audit separates these fields at the schema level, not at the workflow level. Workflow-level separation is fragile. Schema-level separation is enforced by the data model itself. ## How STOP Replies Trigger Global Suppression The FCC recognizes STOP, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, OPT OUT, REVOKE, and QUIT as per se reasonable methods of revoking SMS consent under 47 CFR 64.1200(a)(10)2. Once any of these keywords is used, consent is definitively revoked. The rule also covers non-standard phrasings. [A message using different words that clearly conveys the request, such as “please stop texting me,” creates a rebuttable presumption of revocation.](https://fransis.ai/articles/fcc-tcpa-revocation-rule-explained) The sender must honor the revocation within a reasonable time not to exceed ten business days. [Automated suppression at the moment of receipt is the safe implementation that carriers and CTIA guidelines expect.](https://fransis.ai/articles/fcc-tcpa-revocation-rule-explained) The rule describes the outcome and does not prescribe a specific technology. Global suppression means the opt-out blocks every workflow, automation, and integration, not just the one that received the reply. When a contact texts STOP, the CRM should execute the following sequence: 1. Set opt_out_status to true. 2. Write opt_out_timestamp. 3. Set suppressed_flag to true. 4. Block the contact from every SMS workflow, automation, and integration. 5. Log the revocation, its timestamp, its channel, and the suppression action. [When teams rely on batch exports, a customer can revoke consent in one system while remaining active in another for hours or days, a failure mode known as consent drift that is often discovered only after a campaign has already reached the wrong audience.](https://nhimg.org/faq/how-should-marketing-teams-operationalize-consent-and-preference-signals-across) Suppression services should treat opt-out signals as immediate blocking conditions rather than overnight batch updates. After an opt-out, [a sender may send only a single non-promotional confirmation message, within five minutes of receipt.](https://fransis.ai/articles/fcc-tcpa-revocation-rule-explained) That confirmation cannot contain marketing content and cannot condition the opt-out on further action. ## The Pre-Send Eligibility Gate Global suppression only works if something checks it before every send. The pre-send eligibility gate is that enforcement mechanism, and it runs before any SMS message leaves the CRM. It is a sequence of checks that must all pass for a message to send. If any check fails, the message is blocked and logged. 1. **Consent check**: Does the contact have the required consent type for this message? Marketing messages require sms_consent_marketing = true. Transactional messages require sms_consent_transactional = true. 2. **Suppression check**: Is suppressed_flag = false? Has the contact opted out via any channel? Is the number on the internal DNC list? 3. **Quiet-hours check**: Is the current time within 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM in the contact’s local time zone? [Under 47 C.F.R. § 64.1200(c)(1), telemarketing calls and marketing texts are prohibited before 8:00 AM or after 9:00 PM in the called party’s local time zone](https://leadcompliant.com/articles/cold-calling-rules/tcpa-quiet-hours). The gate must calculate local time from the contact’s time zone, not the sender’s. Several states set tighter windows. [Calling nationally under a single window, the safe operating hours are 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM recipient local time, which satisfies the strictest combination of current state rules](https://leadcompliant.com/articles/cold-calling-rules/tcpa-quiet-hours). 4. **10DLC campaign validation**: Is the campaign_id_10dlc valid and approved? Is the phone number assigned to an approved campaign? Campaigns in any state other than “approved” by the DCA are subject to blocking from wireless carriers. DNC scrubbing runs separately against federal and state registries. [FCC rules describe that telemarketers scrub their lists against the National DNC Registry at least every 31 days, maintain an internal Do Not Call list, and honor individual opt-out requests](https://leadcompliant.com/articles/tcpa-basics/tcpa-compliance-requirements). Plura AI’s Compliance Engine [automatically supports TCPA rules, DNC list checks, calling window restrictions, and consent requirements on every interaction](https://plura.ai/products/compliance?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance). Every outbound contact is checked against federal and state DNC registries in real time before send. Quiet hours enforce automatically through time-zone detection on the contact record. Plura supports customer compliance; customers own their own regulatory obligations and downstream claims. ![Screenshot of Plura’s fully compliant AI communications platform showing business registration and phone number provisioning workflows for AI Voice, SMS, RCS, and Webchat communication automation.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1779337911454-8c3a9645d906.png)**Plura’s FCC-licensed AI communications platform simplifies compliant business registration and phone number provisioning for AI Voice, SMS, RCS, and Webchat workflows.** [See the Pre-Send Gate in Action.](https://plura.ai/ai-sms-customer-service?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance) ## What an SMS Compliance Audit Trail Must Capture Every message that passes the pre-send gate must leave a record behind. The audit trail below captures the core fields regulators and courts often request first when they review a send. | Audit Field | Description | Example | | --- | --- | --- | | message_text | Exact content sent | “Your appointment is confirmed for 3pm.” | | timestamp | Send time in UTC | 2026-09-28T14:32:07Z | | consent_version | Disclosure version at opt-in | v2.3 – August 2026 | | user_id | User or system that triggered send | workflow_123 | | campaign_id | 10DLC campaign identifier | CABC123456789 | The audit trail must be exportable for regulatory review. [If records are gone when litigation hits, courts can draw adverse inferences against the company](https://leadcompliant.com/articles/tcpa-basics/tcpa-compliance-requirements). One-click export to CSV or PDF is the operational standard. The same four-year retention floor described above applies to the audit trail. [Many third-party dialing and SMS platforms delete logs after 90 days by default](https://leadcompliant.com/articles/tcpa-basics/tcpa-compliance-requirements), so confirming in writing what records a platform keeps and for how long is a standard due-diligence step. Plura’s Compliance Engine surfaces [audit-ready exports in one click](https://plura.ai/products/compliance?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance). Consent records are timestamped and immutable. The Stateful Conversation Database keeps consent and conversation context unified across voice, [AI customer service texting](https://plura.ai/ai-sms-customer-service?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance), and RCS. ## Where Plura AI Fits The schema, consent separation, suppression logic, pre-send gate, and audit trail described above only hold when a system enforces them on every send. That is the role Plura AI’s Compliance Engine plays inside the platform. Plura AI’s Compliance Engine [supports TCPA, DNC, HIPAA, SOC 2, CAN-SPAM, and 50+ state rule sets inside the platform on every outbound contact](https://plura.ai/products/compliance?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance)1. [Plura AI’s compliance framework includes SOC 2 compliant infrastructure, TCPA and STIR/SHAKEN enforcement, and real-time DNC scrubbing and TCPA-litigator screening enforced inside the platform](https://www.plura.ai/guides/ai-communications-strategy?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance)1. ![Plura Security & Compliance dashboard highlighting SOC 2, ISO, and GDPR standards with secure trust verification management.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1779339090994-980045ddacd2.png)**Plura Security & Compliance supports SOC 2, ISO, and GDPR standards with trust registration, verification management, and secure AI communications.*1* Key capabilities for CRM-integrated SMS compliance include the following: - **Compliance Engine**: Pre-loaded support for TCPA, DNC, HIPAA, SOC 2, CAN-SPAM, and 50+ state rule sets. Every outbound contact is checked against federal and state DNC registries in real time before send. - **Timestamped, Immutable Consent Records**: Consent records are timestamped and immutable, with audit-ready exports in one click. - **Automatic Quiet-Hours Enforcement**: Quiet hours enforce automatically through time-zone detection on the contact. - **Stateful Conversation Database**: Consent and conversation context held across voice, [AI SMS](https://plura.ai/ai-sms-leads?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance), and RCS. The Stateful Conversation Database, described above, is what keeps that context unified across channels. - **50+ Integrations**: The compliance data model lives in the operator’s existing CRM. [Connect your CRM to Plura](https://plura.ai/integrations?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance) and the consent state, suppression logic, and audit trail stay synchronized. Plura supports customer compliance; the customer owns their own regulatory obligations and downstream claims. [Compare Plans and Rates.](https://plura.ai/pricing?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What Is SMS Compliance? SMS compliance is the set of practices that ensure text messages are sent only to contacts who have consented, that opt-outs are honored, that messages respect time-of-day restrictions, and that records are retained for audit. In a CRM context, compliance means the CRM holds the consent record, the suppression state, and the audit trail, and enforces them before any message sends. The six pillars are: consent management, opt-out synchronization, 10DLC registration, time and rate restrictions, audit trails, and SHAFT content restrictions. ### Which CRM Has Built-In SMS? [Salesforce and Zoho offer native SMS capabilities (Salesforce via enhanced SMS channels and Partner Messaging, Zoho Campaigns via an in-house SMS gateway), while HubSpot offers SMS messaging through a third-party provider, Twilio, requiring an SMS add-on.](https://knowledge.hubspot.com/sms/set-up-sms-messaging)4 Native SMS features vary in their compliance enforcement. The more important consideration is whether the CRM enforces consent, suppression, quiet hours, and 10DLC validation before send. Plura integrates with 50+ tools across categories, including CRMs such as HubSpot, Salesforce, and Zoho, to provide that enforcement layer so the compliance data model lives in the tools operators already run rather than requiring a platform migration. ### How Do Opt-Outs Sync Across Automations? Opt-outs sync across automations through global suppression. When a contact texts STOP, the CRM sets opt_out_status to true and suppressed_flag to true. Every workflow, automation, and integration must check suppressed_flag before sending. The suppression should propagate to every system that can initiate an SMS message. Batch-based propagation creates consent drift, where a customer is marked as opted out in one system but remains active in another for hours or days. Event-driven suppression, where downstream platforms subscribe to opt-out events in real time, is the architecture that closes that gap. ### What Does 10DLC Registration Require? 10DLC registration requires brand registration and campaign registration through The Campaign Registry. Brand registration requires legal company name matching the EIN exactly, DBA or brand name, business entity type, industry vertical, EIN, business website URL, business address, brand email address, and contact number. Campaign registration requires a use case category, campaign description, message flow documentation, opt-in and opt-out and help keywords, auto-response messages, sample messages, privacy policy URL, and terms and conditions URL. As noted above, unregistered traffic has been blocked since February 2025. A phone number can only be associated with one campaign, and a campaign can have up to 49 numbers under T-Mobile’s limit. ### How Are Quiet Hours Enforced by Time Zone? Quiet hours are enforced by calculating the contact’s local time from their time zone and blocking sends outside the permitted window in the contact’s local time. [The CRM must store the contact’s time zone or derive it from the phone number’s NPA-NXX through a number portability lookup.](https://leadcompliant.com/articles/cold-calling-rules/tcpa-quiet-hours) The gate checks local time before every send. Because number portability means area codes do not reliably indicate location, a real-time NPA-NXX lookup is more reliable than assuming time zone from area code. When a contact’s time zone is unknown or ambiguous, applying the most restrictive window across active state rules is the conservative approach. [Quiet hours apply on weekends and holidays with no exception under federal rules.](https://leadcompliant.com/articles/cold-calling-rules/tcpa-quiet-hours) ### What Must an Audit Export Contain? [A TCPA SMS consent audit export must contain, at minimum, the consumer’s phone number in E.164 format, the consent timestamp in UTC, the IP address of the submitting device, the consent language/form version, the source URL or campaign ID, and the recorded_by field identifying the system or agent that triggered the send.](https://leadcompliant.com/articles/consent-and-optin/how-to-export-a-tcpa-consent-audit-trail-from-your-crm) [The export must be retrievable for regulatory review and retained for at least four years under the TCPA’s statute of limitations.](https://leadcompliant.com/articles/tcpa-basics/tcpa-compliance-requirements) [Opt-out records should also capture the date, time, and method of every revocation, confirmation that it was processed, and message logs showing every text sent to each number with content and delivery time.](https://fedlaws.org/tcpa-compliance-checklist-for-sms-consent-10dlc-and-penalties) One-click export to CSV or PDF is the operational standard for teams that need to respond quickly to legal or regulatory inquiries. ## Conclusion: The Data-Model-First Approach CRM-integrated SMS compliance is a data-model problem before it is a legal problem. The contact-record schema is the foundation; get it right and the rest of the program has something to enforce against. From there, separating marketing and transactional consent prevents the opt-out conflict that breaks transactional messaging. Global suppression and a pre-send eligibility gate then ensure those consent states are checked on every send, and the audit trail proves it after the fact. The compliance posture holds because the system enforces it before every send, regardless of who remembered to check. Plura AI’s Compliance Engine supports these checks inside the platform on every outbound contact. The Stateful Conversation Database keeps consent and conversation context unified across voice, SMS, and RCS. [50+ integrations](https://plura.ai/integrations?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance) mean the compliance data model lives in the CRM you already run. Run your numbers through Plura’s [ROI calculator](https://plura.ai/calculator?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance) to check your ROI in real time. [Compare Plans and Rates.](https://plura.ai/pricing?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance) [See How Plura Enforces Compliance in Your CRM.](https://plura.ai/ai-sms-customer-service?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance) 1 Plura AI maintains SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO, and GDPR posture as part of its platform infrastructure. References to compliance frameworks in this article describe Plura’s platform capabilities and do not constitute a guarantee that any customer using Plura will themselves be compliant with applicable laws or standards. Customers remain solely responsible for their own regulatory obligations, certifications, consent management, recordkeeping, and the claims they make to their own end users. Consult qualified legal counsel for guidance specific to your use case. 2 This article describes regulatory frameworks at a general level and does not constitute legal advice. Laws and regulations vary by jurisdiction, change over time, and apply differently depending on facts and circumstances. Readers should consult qualified legal counsel before making compliance decisions. 3 Performance figures, customer outcomes, and industry statistics referenced in this article are drawn from cited third-party sources or Plura customer case studies. Individual results vary based on implementation, use case, industry, audience, and execution. Past or aggregate performance is not a guarantee of future results. 4 References to third-party products, services, companies, or research are made for informational and comparative purposes only. Plura AI is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any third party named in this article unless explicitly stated. 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This article was produced with the assistance of AI tools and reviewed by Plura AI prior to publication. ## Read Next - [How to Build a TCPA-Compliant CRM SMS System](https://www.plura.ai/articles/tcpa-compliant-crm-sms/?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance) - [Multi-Tenant SMS Compliance: Consent, 10DLC, and Opt-Outs](https://www.plura.ai/articles/multi-tenant-sms-compliance-crm/?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance) - [CRM SMS DNC Compliance: Configure the Pre-Send Gate](https://www.plura.ai/articles/crm-sms-dnc-compliance-2026/?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance) - [CRM-Connected SMS Messaging Support: Native Options and More](https://www.plura.ai/articles/crm-connected-sms-messaging-support/?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance) - [CRM SMS Integration: 12 Best Practices for Reliability](https://www.plura.ai/articles/crm-sms-integration-best-practices/?utm_source=ai-growth-agent&utm_term=crm-integrated-sms-compliance) --- ## Structured Data **@graph:** **FAQPage:** **MainEntity:** **Question:** - **Name:** What Is SMS Compliance? **Answer:** - **Text:** SMS compliance is the set of practices that ensure text messages are sent only to contacts who have consented, that opt-outs are honored, that messages respect time-of-day restrictions, and that records are retained for audit. In a CRM context, compliance means the CRM holds the consent record, the suppression state, and the audit trail, and enforces them before any message sends. The six pillars are: consent management, opt-out synchronization, 10DLC registration, time and rate restrictions, audit trails, and SHAFT content restrictions. **Question:** - **Name:** Which CRM Has Built-In SMS? **Answer:** - **Text:** Salesforce and Zoho offer native SMS capabilities (Salesforce via enhanced SMS channels and Partner Messaging, Zoho Campaigns via an in-house SMS gateway), while HubSpot offers SMS messaging through a third-party provider, Twilio, requiring an SMS add-on. Native SMS features vary in their compliance enforcement. The more important consideration is whether the CRM enforces consent, suppression, quiet hours, and 10DLC validation before send. Plura integrates with 50+ tools across categories, including CRMs such as HubSpot, Salesforce, and Zoho, to provide that enforcement layer so the compliance data model lives in the tools operators already run rather than requiring a platform migration. **Question:** - **Name:** How Do Opt-Outs Sync Across Automations? **Answer:** - **Text:** Opt-outs sync across automations through global suppression. When a contact texts STOP, the CRM sets opt_out_status to true and suppressed_flag to true. Every workflow, automation, and integration must check suppressed_flag before sending. The suppression should propagate to every system that can initiate an SMS message. Batch-based propagation creates consent drift, where a customer is marked as opted out in one system but remains active in another for hours or days. Event-driven suppression, where downstream platforms subscribe to opt-out events in real time, is the architecture that closes that gap. **Question:** - **Name:** What Does 10DLC Registration Require? **Answer:** - **Text:** 10DLC registration requires brand registration and campaign registration through The Campaign Registry. Brand registration requires legal company name matching the EIN exactly, DBA or brand name, business entity type, industry vertical, EIN, business website URL, business address, brand email address, and contact number. Campaign registration requires a use case category, campaign description, message flow documentation, opt-in and opt-out and help keywords, auto-response messages, sample messages, privacy policy URL, and terms and conditions URL. As noted above, unregistered traffic has been blocked since February 2025. A phone number can only be associated with one campaign, and a campaign can have up to 49 numbers under T-Mobile's limit. **Question:** - **Name:** How Are Quiet Hours Enforced by Time Zone? **Answer:** - **Text:** Quiet hours are enforced by calculating the contact's local time from their time zone and blocking sends outside the permitted window in the contact's local time. The CRM must store the contact's time zone or derive it from the phone number's NPA-NXX through a number portability lookup. The gate checks local time before every send. Because number portability means area codes do not reliably indicate location, a real-time NPA-NXX lookup is more reliable than assuming time zone from area code. When a contact's time zone is unknown or ambiguous, applying the most restrictive window across active state rules is the conservative approach. Quiet hours apply on weekends and holidays with no exception under federal rules. **Question:** - **Name:** What Must an Audit Export Contain? **Answer:** - **Text:** A TCPA SMS consent audit export must contain, at minimum, the consumer's phone number in E.164 format, the consent timestamp in UTC, the IP address of the submitting device, the consent language/form version, the source URL or campaign ID, and the recorded_by field identifying the system or agent that triggered the send. The export must be retrievable for regulatory review and retained for at least four years under the TCPA's statute of limitations. Opt-out records should also capture the date, time, and method of every revocation, confirmation that it was processed, and message logs showing every text sent to each number with content and delivery time. One-click export to CSV or PDF is the operational standard for teams that need to respond quickly to legal or regulatory inquiries. **BlogPosting:** - **Headline:** SMS Compliance in Your CRM: Fields, Consent, and Audits - **Description:** Learn how to structure CRM contact records for SMS compliance. 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