DLT for Indian Accounts

How can you register for DLT?

The Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) allows Indian users to send bulk SMS to their customers bringing transparency to the system, countering the menace of SMS spam, and protecting the consumers from fraudulent practices. For sending bulk SMS through the "Nudge" Platform, users need to get registered on one of the operator-run portals that are listed below:

Register in the Operator (DLT) Portal

Users need to consider the following steps for getting registered with one of the above-mentioned operators successfully.

Access the operator portal.
Then click on Signup by selecting an enterprise
Enter your business PAN information.
Add your email address and the password you'll use to sign in from now on in.
Await OTP confirmation
Click the link delivered to your inbox to verify your business email.
After you've finished the registration procedure. Please sign into the portal.
Fill out the form with the necessary information and documentation.
Pay the enrollment fee (Note: Fee varies from operator to operator)
A temporary registration number will be generated after the registration procedure is finished.
Your account will be activated in 48 hours once the provided details have been verified.
Users can use their login credentials to access the DLT portal once account has been activated.

Following documents are required for registration:

Proof of Identity: PAN Card (Business PAN card)
Proof of Address: GST Certificate, Certificate of Incorporation, TAN Certificate, FSSAI License, Import/Export Registration Certificate
Letter of Authorization
Create and get an approval of your Headers and Templates in Operator Portal.
Add Tilli as a Telemarketer in your DLT portal.

Nudge encourages all businesses to register on the DLT platform to ensure that SMS marketing campaigns run seamlessly.

How to create Headers in DLT?

2. Select SMS Header and then select Add Header on the header page.

3. Next, fill in the details such as Content Category, Sender ID/ Header and provide details of the sender.

4. Submit header registration request.

5. Header registrar will validate and verify the details within 48 hours from submission.

6. If approved, the registrar will register the header ID in the DLT platform within 72 hours from header registration.

7. If unsuccessful, the header registrar will communicate via registered email id or contact number within 72 hours of header registration.

Important Note: You need to use DLT syntax for dynamic variables used in the SMS template as (#var#).

How to create Template in DLT?

How to apply for Transactional/Service Implicit Message Templates?

Login to the DLT portal with your credentials.
Go to the message template section and select the Template type i.e. Transactional / Service Implicit.
Select all the required sender ids with which you want to link a specific template.
Create a template name (add an unique title for each template for your reference) & select Template message type such as Text or Unicode for regional languages.
Add the message template content, click on Insert Variable button to add variables (1 variable is equal to 30 characters, so accordingly choose no of variables required as per required message length).
Save your message template to send for approval to DLT operator.

How to apply for Promotional Template/Service Explicit Message Templates?

Login to the DLT portal with your credentials.
Move to the consent template section, add the details, and upload the consent template and click on save. Wait until message template gets approved by the DLT registrar.
Once approved, move to the template section and select the Template type as Promotional / Service Explicit
Select all the required sender ids with which you want to link a specific template.
Select the approved consent template from dropdown with which you want to link a particular message content.
Create a template name (add an unique title for each template for your reference) & select Template message type such as Text or Unicode for regional languages.
Add the message template content, click on Insert Variable button to add variables (1 variable is equal to 30 characters, so accordingly choose no of variables required as per required message length).
Save your message template to send for approval to DLT operator.

After the header and SMS template got approved, users can access their Header/ Sender and Template Ids and use them in your Nudge platform for sending bulk SMS.

Users need to create the SMS template in the "Nudge" Platform same as template in DLT portal.

The syntax for variables in Nudge and in DLT are different in Nudge syntax is "%Merge_tag%" and in DLT syntax is (#var#).

Why DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) is useful for you?

All transactions carried out by network users are recorded by the DLT platform. According to the new TRAI regulations, it is required. Businesses sending their clients communication messages like OTPs, verification codes, notifications, etc. must register these messages on the TRAI DLT portal.

The aforesaid rule, which required the adoption of DLT (a blockchain-based technology), is being implemented in phases. The DLT technology has already been deployed by the majority of telecom carriers. Its objectives are to increase transparency and lessen the prevalence of SMS spam and fraud.

These access providers will work for hand in hand with TRAI and aid in the regulation-making process. For instance, consider Vodafone, Airtel, Idea, BSNL, etc.

The following are the main concerns that get resolved through employing DLT:

For many years, eliminating spam and fraud has been a problem.
Security is guaranteed by the usage of blockchain technology.
More openness is provided by telemarketers and businesses registering separately.
Before sending the SMS, client permission is necessary, even though customers choose the slot timing.
The telecom providers have implemented TRAI regulations, and their implementation cannot be delayed.

Your SMS will be prohibited by telecom carriers if it contains the sender names from the DLT platforms.

To engage with your leads and expand your business, we implore you to register your company on the DLT platform. This will allow you to execute several SMS marketing campaigns.