# Text To Call Marketing Automation: How It Works > Turn SMS replies into live calls in seconds. Plura AI automates text-to-call workflows with AI agents, consent handling, and full channel context. **Published:** 2026-09-03 | **Updated:** 2026-11-06 | **Author:** plurasync **URL:** https://www.plura.ai/articles/text-to-call-marketing-automation **Type:** post **Categories:** AI SMS Automation ![Text To Call Marketing Automation: How It Works](https://plura.sites.aigrowthagent.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/75/2026/09/1788343519995-c88cd2c6394b-1024x572.webp) --- ## Content *Written by: Matt Beucler, CEO, Plura AI | Last updated: September 29, 2026* ## Key Takeaways - Text-to-call marketing automation answers new leads by SMS within seconds, qualifies them by text, then connects them to a live or AI-handled phone call. - Speed-to-lead drives revenue. Reaching prospects in under 5 seconds instead of waiting hours increases connection and conversion rates. - Compliance sits inside the workflow. TCPA consent, quiet hours, 10DLC registration, and STOP handling need to be enforced before any campaign sends. - Context has to travel with the lead. A Stateful Conversation Database lets the AI voice agent continue the SMS conversation without repeating qualification. - Plura AI runs this workflow on its own FCC-licensed carrier, delivering sub-5-second responses while supporting compliance and cross-channel memory. [See the text-to-call workflow in a live demo.](https://www.plura.ai/plura-webchat?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) ## What Text To Call Marketing Automation Is Text to call marketing automation is an automated workflow that responds to a lead by text within seconds, holds a qualifying SMS conversation, then bridges that lead to a live or AI-handled phone call. It is distinct from two adjacent tools operators often confuse it with: - **Plain SMS Marketing** sends texts but has no call bridge. The conversation stays in the text channel regardless of lead intent or qualification status. - **A Dialer** places outbound calls but has no text trigger. There is no SMS qualification layer before the call attempt. Text to call marketing automation combines both channels in sequence, with context shared across the handoff. [A Harvard Business Review study found that companies responding within five minutes are 100x more likely to connect with a prospect than those waiting 30 minutes.](https://www.plura.ai/guides/ai-marketing-automation?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)3 The workflow exists to close that gap at scale. ## How Text-to-Call Workflows Work A text-to-call workflow moves through four steps. Each step is concrete and buildable. ![Plura SMS interface showing AI-powered business text messaging, automated customer conversations, and personalized engagement workflows.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1779338938448-00c130f59594.png)**Plura SMS enables personalized AI-powered text messaging with real-time customer engagement, automation, and conversational workflows.** 1. **Trigger** A form fill, missed call, ad click, or CRM (Customer Relationship Management) event fires the workflow. 2. **Text** Once a 10DLC-registered number is attached to an approved campaign, an automated text can go out quickly. Actual send speed is capped by the brand’s trust score and campaign type, typically around 1–15 messages per second, or roughly 75–225 messages per minute. 10DLC (10-Digit Long Code) is the carrier registration standard for application-to-person SMS in the U.S. 3. **Call Bridge** When the lead replies or qualifies, the workflow places or transfers a call. 4. **Context Sharing** What was said in the text thread is available when the call connects. Many searchers who type “text message forward” or “SMS forwarder” are describing this same pattern. A text-to-call system does not forward a text to a phone number. It uses a text message as the trigger for a voice call, with the phone number and carrier infrastructure as the bridge between channels. The carrier layer determines whether that bridge is reliable, branded, and compliant. ## Compliance For Text To Call Marketing Automation Compliance belongs in the build plan for every text-to-call program. Four frameworks shape how these workflows operate. Consult the relevant regulation or qualified counsel for guidance specific to your situation. ![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.** ### Express Written Consent [The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), codified at 47 U.S.C. § 227, restricts autodialed calls and texts to mobile numbers without the called party’s prior express consent, with prior express written consent required for marketing messages.](https://leadcompliant.com/articles/sms-compliance/sms-marketing-legal-compliance-requirements-us-tcpa-ctia-2025-2026)2 For marketing messages, [that consent must be a signed agreement, including an electronic signature, that names the specific seller and discloses that consent is not a condition of purchase.](https://leadcompliant.com/articles/tcpa-basics/tcpa-compliance-requirements) [TCPA violations can cost $500 to $1,500 per text or call.](https://www.plura.ai/guides/ai-marketing-automation?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) Because penalties can be significant, consent records should capture the timestamp, source URL, and exact disclosure language shown at the point of opt-in. ### Quiet Hours [The federal TCPA quiet-hours rule at 47 C.F.R. § 64.1200(c)(1) bars autodialed calls and texts before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. in the called party’s local time zone.](https://leadcompliant.com/articles/cold-calling-rules/tcpa-call-times)2 Several states impose stricter windows. [Florida restricts calls and texts to 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. under Fla. Stat. § 501.616(6)(a), and the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (Fla. Stat. § 501.059) governs consent and opt-out.](https://fransis.ai/articles/texting-quiet-hours-tcpa-state-rules) [Texas restricts telemarketing calls to 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. under Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 302.101, with additional restrictions on Sunday solicitations before noon.](https://fransis.ai/articles/texting-quiet-hours-tcpa-state-rules) Workflows should resolve each contact’s local time zone before sending and avoid relying on area codes, which often do not reflect current location after number portability. ### 10DLC Registration [The Campaign Registry (TCR) is the central database the carrier ecosystem uses to track A2P 10DLC senders. Brand registration captures the organization’s legal entity name, EIN, address, website, and organization type. Campaign registration describes the messaging use case, sample messages, opt-in method, and opt-out method.](https://fransis.ai/articles/what-is-a2p-10dlc-explained)2 [As of February 1, 2025, U.S. carriers block all unregistered 10DLC traffic.](https://sent.dm/en/resources/tools/10dlc-sms-registration) Complete brand and campaign registration before the first message goes out. ### STOP Handling [When a consumer texts any STOP variant, including STOPALL, UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, or QUIT, the business must stop sending all marketing messages to that number, send a single confirmation message acknowledging the opt-out, and suppress that number across every campaign for that brand.](https://beancount.io/blog/2026/06/04/tcpa-a2p-10dlc-sms-marketing-compliance-2026-small-business-text-program-the-campaign-registry-consent-stop-help-keyword-state-mini-tcpa-florida-ftsa-texas-sb140-guide) Opt-out should be processed immediately and honored across all channels, including campaigns the consumer did not reply to directly. Plura supports customer compliance through TCPA compliance infrastructure, DNC (Do Not Call) compliance, SHAKEN/STIR caller ID verification, SOC 2 certification, HIPAA alignment, and ISO certification.1 Customers remain responsible for their own regulatory obligations and consent practices. [Review compliance workflows in a live session.](https://www.plura.ai/plura-webchat?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) ## The Channel Handoff: How Context Moves From SMS To Voice Compliance governs what the workflow can send. The handoff governs what the lead experiences when the channel shifts from SMS to voice. When a text thread becomes a phone call, most platforms treat SMS and voice as separate products with separate memories, so the lead often has to repeat information. Consider a concrete scenario. A lead fills out a form, receives an [AI SMS](https://plura.ai/ai-sms-leads?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) message within seconds, and replies with qualifying information such as budget, timeline, and the specific service they need. Three hours later, the workflow bridges to a call. Without context sharing, the agent starts from zero. With Plura’s Stateful Conversation Database, the [AI voice agent](https://plura.ai/ai-voice-demo?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) picks up the call already knowing what was said, what was offered, and what the lead’s qualification status is. ![Plura Unified Inbox interface showing centralized AI Voice, SMS, RCS, and Webchat conversations in one omnichannel workspace.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1779338680098-bf2bbd201647.png)**Plura Unified Inbox centralizes AI Voice, SMS, RCS, and Webchat conversations into one streamlined omnichannel communication workspace.** Plura’s AI Voice, AI SMS, and AI RCS (Rich Communication Services) all share a single Stateful Conversation Database. Every interaction is keyed to the customer by phone number, email, or ID. Every channel inherits the full memory of prior touchpoints, including pricing offers made, objections raised, and qualification status. This structure lets [text-to-call](https://plura.ai/ai-sms-leads?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) and [live transfer](https://plura.ai/ai-sms-leads?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) function as one continuous conversation. ## Missed-Call Text-Back: The Highest-Intent First Build For operators building their first text-to-call workflow, missed-call text-back is the right starting point because the trigger is the highest-intent signal available: someone called and did not get through. [Research on speed-to-lead consistently shows that the business which responds first tends to win the sale, with first responders capturing a large majority of competitive deals when multiple businesses are contacted for the same job.](https://southwindmarketing.com/blog/missed-call-text-back-automation) Build it in three steps: 1. **Trigger** A missed inbound call fires the workflow. The system checks that the call was inbound, the destination was an approved business number, the event was truly unhandled, and the caller has not already been sent a response. 2. **Automated Text Response** A text goes out within seconds from a 10DLC-registered number. Include opt-out language in the first message. Vary templates slightly to reduce carrier spam filtering risk. 3. **Call Bridge Back** When the lead replies, the workflow places or transfers a call. The agent inherits the text thread context before the call connects. Plura’s [missed-call recovery](https://plura.ai/ai-voice-demo?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) and [speed to lead](https://plura.ai/ai-sms-leads?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) infrastructure runs this workflow on its own FCC-licensed carrier, so the text originates from a registered number and the call back presents with branded caller ID rather than an unknown label. ## What Breaks A Text To Call Workflow Four common failure modes break text-to-call workflows. Each one has an operational fix. ### Carrier Filtering And Spam Labeling [Carrier filters evaluate sending rate, burst patterns, the ratio of outbound messages to inbound replies, and whether message volume matches what the sender’s 10DLC campaign registration declared.](https://fransis.ai/articles/what-is-carrier-filtering) A number that sends thousands of identical messages in an hour often gets flagged regardless of content. The operational fix is to anchor on Plura’s FCC-licensed carrier, its operating company number, and STIR/SHAKEN authentication. Plura issues branded caller ID directly at the carrier level, so calls present with the company’s name instead of “Spam Likely.” ### Unregistered Numbers [As of February 1, 2025, U.S. carriers block all unregistered 10DLC traffic entirely.](https://sent.dm/en/resources/tools/10dlc-sms-registration) The operational fix is to complete 10DLC brand and campaign registration before launch. [Brand registration typically takes minutes to two business days.](https://sent.dm/en/resources/tools/10dlc-sms-registration) [Campaign registration takes three to seven business days.](https://sent.dm/en/resources/tools/10dlc-sms-registration) Do not send before both are approved. ### Consent Gaps [Consent collected by a third-party lead source can fail to meet TCPA standards if it lacks a documented source, accurate timestamp, or specific sender identification, and the resulting liability will likely fall on the brand.](https://possiblenow.com/resources/do-not-call-solutions/tcpa-text-message-consent-requirements-what-you-need-to-collect) The operational fix is to capture and store consent records with timestamp, source URL, and exact disclosure language. Qualified counsel can advise on the consent architecture for a specific program. ### AI Agents That Cannot Handle An Off-Script Reply An AI agent that improvises when a lead goes off-script creates compliance and conversion risk at the same time. The operational fix is to build escalation paths and warm-transfer rules into the workflow before launch. Plura’s [no-code workflow builder](https://plura.ai/managed-workflows?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) supports explicit guardrails at each conversation node, including BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) floors and ceilings for negotiation flows, and warm-transfer rules that route to a U.S. agent when the conversation falls outside defined paths. ## What The Call Should Say The call side of a text-to-call handoff has one job: continue the conversation. The AI voice agent should open by confirming the text exchange, move directly to qualification, and route based on the outcome. ![Plura Predictive Dialer dashboard displaying AI-powered outbound call pacing, transfer analysis, and dialing performance insights.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1779338793506-2d33c5dff8e8.png)**Plura Predictive Dialer automates outbound calling with AI-powered pacing, transfer optimization, and real-time performance analytics.** - **Confirm** Reference what was said in the text thread. “You mentioned you’re looking for [X] by [date].” - **Qualify** Ask the one or two questions the text thread did not resolve. - **Route** Transfer to a live agent, book a calendar slot, or close the loop based on qualification status. For high-volume outbound operations, Plura’s [AI predictive dialer](https://plura.ai/ai-predictive-dialer?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) handles the call side of the workflow at scale, with stateful context from the SMS thread available on every dial. ## What To Look For In A Text To Call Platform Four criteria separate platforms that scale from platforms that stall under volume. - **Carrier Ownership** Platforms that rent from a third-party CPaaS (Communications Platform as a Service) cannot issue branded caller ID at the carrier level or enforce compliance before the call leaves the network. - **Compliance Enforcement Inside The Platform** Real-time DNC scrubbing, immutable consent logging, and quiet-hours enforcement should be first-class platform features, not bolt-on add-ons. - **Cross-Channel Memory** SMS and voice should share a single conversation database. Separate products with separate memories break the handoff. - **Integration Depth** The platform should connect to the CRM, calendar, and attribution tools already in the operator’s stack. Plura’s [integrations](https://plura.ai/integrations?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) cover 50+ tools across CRM, calendar, data enrichment, payments, and automation categories. Against those four criteria, the platforms that surface most often in AI Overview results for this query make different tradeoffs. Salesmsg offers two-way texting, calling features, call transcriptions, and AI-driven booking agents.4 GoHighLevel is widely used for automated missed-call text-backs and multi-channel workflows.4 [Manychat focuses on building automated messaging journeys across Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, and Messenger, and on auto-DMing people from comments to capture email or phone numbers.](https://manychat.com/)4 For operators running high-volume inbound operations, Plura is the recommended platform for text to call marketing automation. Plura is its own FCC-licensed audio bridging carrier, enforces real-time DNC scrubbing and TCPA-litigator screening before dial, and preserves context across SMS and voice through its Stateful Conversation Database. [78% of prospects choose to buy from the first responder who contacts them.](https://www.plura.ai/guides/ai-marketing-automation?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)3 Plura’s workflow contacts leads in under 5 seconds. [Walk through Plura’s text-to-call platform live.](https://www.plura.ai/plura-webchat?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) ## Conclusion: Build The Workflow That Responds In Seconds Slow follow-up costs operators revenue on every inbound lead. The 47-hour industry average cited earlier is the gap that text-to-call workflows close. [Leads contacted within 1 minute are 391% more likely to convert than those contacted after 24 hours.](https://www.plura.ai/glossary/speed-to-lead?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)3 That difference defines the window where unconverted leads sit. Plura closes that gap with a text-to-call workflow that reaches first contact in under 5 seconds. Customers report 90% faster lead-response time, 47% average pipeline growth, and 3x average ROI within 90 days.3 The platform runs on 100% U.S. infrastructure with DNC and TCPA compliance infrastructure, a 99.9% uptime SLA, and automatic failover. For operators replacing a traditional contact center, the TCO runs $300K to $700K against $4M to $7M in traditional contact-center economics.3 The workflow is buildable. The compliance frameworks are documented. The failure modes are named. Execution turns those pieces into revenue. [Run your numbers through Plura’s calculator to check your ROI in real time.](https://plura.ai/calculator?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) [Compare plans and rates side by side.](https://plura.ai/pricing?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is B2B Texting Legal? [The TCPA at 47 U.S.C. § 227 applies to autodialed or prerecorded calls and texts to wireless numbers.](https://leadcompliant.com/articles/sms-compliance/sms-marketing-legal-compliance-requirements-us-tcpa-ctia-2025-2026) [The established business relationship exemption covers only certain non-marketing informational messages, not marketing texts.](https://leadcompliant.com/articles/sms-compliance/sms-marketing-legal-compliance-requirements-us-tcpa-ctia-2025-2026) Calls to a business contact’s personal cell phone remain in TCPA territory regardless of the B2B context. [State mini-TCPA laws in Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, Washington, and Maryland add their own requirements on top of the federal floor.](https://beancount.io/blog/2026/06/04/tcpa-a2p-10dlc-sms-marketing-compliance-2026-small-business-text-program-the-campaign-registry-consent-stop-help-keyword-state-mini-tcpa-florida-ftsa-texas-sb140-guide) Qualified counsel can advise on specific programs and the states where contacts are located. ### How Much Does Text Blasting Cost? Costs vary by platform, volume, and registration tier. [10DLC carrier pass-through fees run approximately $0.002 to $0.0035 per message depending on the carrier.](https://beancount.io/blog/2026/06/04/tcpa-a2p-10dlc-sms-marketing-compliance-2026-small-business-text-program-the-campaign-registry-consent-stop-help-keyword-state-mini-tcpa-florida-ftsa-texas-sb140-guide) [Campaign registration carries a monthly fee per active campaign.](https://leadcompliant.com/articles/sms-compliance/how-to-register-your-brand-for-10dlc-sms-campaigns) Platform pricing varies by provider and feature set. Plura’s plans and rates are published on the [pricing page](https://plura.ai/pricing?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent). ### What Is A Missed-Call Text-Back Workflow? A missed-call text-back workflow triggers when an inbound call goes unanswered and automatically sends an SMS to the caller within seconds. When the caller replies, the workflow routes the reply into a CRM or shared inbox, and, in a full text-to-call build, places or transfers a call back to the lead. It converts a missed call from a dead end into a two-way conversation. The build steps are covered in the Missed-Call Text-Back section above. ### How Do I Register A 10DLC Number? 10DLC registration runs through The Campaign Registry (TCR) and involves two steps. First, brand registration: submit your legal entity name, EIN, business address, website, and organization type. [TCR verifies this against public records and assigns a trust score that determines your messaging throughput.](https://fransis.ai/articles/what-is-a2p-10dlc-explained) Second, campaign registration: declare the use case, provide sample messages, describe the opt-in method, and specify opt-out handling. Both steps are typically submitted through your messaging platform or its underlying provider rather than directly through TCR. Brand registration often completes within minutes to two business days. Campaign registration takes three to seven business days for standard use cases. Do not send A2P traffic before both are approved, as carriers block all unregistered traffic. ### What Happens When A Lead Replies STOP? When a contact sends STOP or any recognized opt-out keyword, including STOPALL, UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, or QUIT, the platform should immediately cease sending marketing messages to that number, send a single confirmation message with no promotional content, and suppress that number across all campaigns for that brand. Opt-out applies brand-wide, including campaigns the contact did not reply to directly. [The FCC’s April 2025 rules also describe honoring opt-out requests made through any reasonable means, not only keyword replies.](https://sent.dm/en/resources/tools/10dlc-sms-registration) Qualified counsel can advise on opt-out architecture and recordkeeping obligations. ### How Does An AI Agent Know What Was Said In The Text When The Call Connects? Most platforms do not solve this problem because their SMS and voice products are separate tools with separate data stores. As described in the handoff section, Plura’s AI Voice, AI SMS, and AI RCS share one Stateful Conversation Database, so the AI voice agent has the full text thread when the call connects. The result is a call that continues the conversation rather than restarting it. 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. Trademarks and product names referenced remain the property of their respective owners. This article is provided for informational purposes only and reflects Plura AI’s understanding at the time of publication. Product capabilities, integrations, and specifications are subject to change. For the most current information, visit plura.ai. This article was produced with the assistance of AI tools and reviewed by Plura AI prior to publication. ## Read Next - [Text to Call Automation: How It Works and When to Use It](https://www.plura.ai/articles/text-to-call-automation/?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) - [Text To Call Best Practices: The Operator’s Playbook](https://www.plura.ai/articles/best-text-to-call-practices/?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) - [Text to Call Automation Tools: The 2026 Operator’s Guide](https://www.plura.ai/articles/best-text-call-automation-tools/?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) - [Text To Call Compliance: Consent, Opt-Outs, and DNC](https://www.plura.ai/articles/text-to-call-compliance/?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) - [Text To Call for Lead Gen: Scripts and Hand-Off Sequences](https://www.plura.ai/articles/text-to-call-lead-gen/?utm_term=text-to-call-marketing-automation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) --- ## Structured Data **@graph:** **FAQPage:** **MainEntity:** **Question:** - **Name:** Is B2B Texting Legal? **Answer:** - **Text:** The TCPA at 47 U.S.C. § 227 applies to autodialed or prerecorded calls and texts to wireless numbers. The established business relationship exemption covers only certain non-marketing informational messages, not marketing texts. Calls to a business contact's personal cell phone remain in TCPA territory regardless of the B2B context. State mini-TCPA laws in Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, Washington, and Maryland add their own requirements on top of the federal floor. Qualified counsel can advise on specific programs and the states where contacts are located. **Question:** - **Name:** How Much Does Text Blasting Cost? **Answer:** - **Text:** Costs vary by platform, volume, and registration tier. 10DLC carrier pass-through fees run approximately $0.002 to $0.0035 per message depending on the carrier. Campaign registration carries a monthly fee per active campaign. Platform pricing varies by provider and feature set. Plura's plans and rates are published on the pricing page. **Question:** - **Name:** What Is A Missed-Call Text-Back Workflow? **Answer:** - **Text:** A missed-call text-back workflow triggers when an inbound call goes unanswered and automatically sends an SMS to the caller within seconds. When the caller replies, the workflow routes the reply into a CRM or shared inbox, and, in a full text-to-call build, places or transfers a call back to the lead. It converts a missed call from a dead end into a two-way conversation. The build steps are covered in the Missed-Call Text-Back section above. **Question:** - **Name:** How Do I Register A 10DLC Number? **Answer:** - **Text:** 10DLC registration runs through The Campaign Registry (TCR) and involves two steps. First, brand registration: submit your legal entity name, EIN, business address, website, and organization type. TCR verifies this against public records and assigns a trust score that determines your messaging throughput. Second, campaign registration: declare the use case, provide sample messages, describe the opt-in method, and specify opt-out handling. Both steps are typically submitted through your messaging platform or its underlying provider rather than directly through TCR. Brand registration often completes within minutes to two business days. Campaign registration takes three to seven business days for standard use cases. Do not send A2P traffic before both are approved, as carriers block all unregistered traffic. **Question:** - **Name:** What Happens When A Lead Replies STOP? **Answer:** - **Text:** When a contact sends STOP or any recognized opt-out keyword, including STOPALL, UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, or QUIT, the platform should immediately cease sending marketing messages to that number, send a single confirmation message with no promotional content, and suppress that number across all campaigns for that brand. Opt-out applies brand-wide, including campaigns the contact did not reply to directly. The FCC's April 2025 rules also describe honoring opt-out requests made through any reasonable means, not only keyword replies. Qualified counsel can advise on opt-out architecture and recordkeeping obligations. **Question:** - **Name:** How Does An AI Agent Know What Was Said In The Text When The Call Connects? **Answer:** - **Text:** Most platforms do not solve this problem because their SMS and voice products are separate tools with separate data stores. As described in the handoff section, Plura's AI Voice, AI SMS, and AI RCS share one Stateful Conversation Database, so the AI voice agent has the full text thread when the call connects. The result is a call that continues the conversation rather than restarting it. **BlogPosting:** - **Headline:** Text To Call Marketing Automation: How It Works - **Description:** Turn SMS replies into live calls in seconds. 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