Introduction: US Consumer Best Practices 6
Purpose: Centralize, Standardize, & Simplify 7
Scope: Standard Rate, Premium Rate, and Free to End User 8
References: MMA documents and links for reference purposes 8
Recent Changes: 10
Version 45.0 10
Cross Carrier Standards/Best Practices 11
Cross Carrier Standards Matrix 11
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Program Types and Definitions 15
Cross Carrier: General Conduct 15
1.0General Guidelines 15
1.1 Messaging Frequency Guidelines 15
1.2 Tobacco & Alcohol Programs 15
1.3 Guidelines for Advertising Messaging Programs 15
1.4 Advertising to Children 16
1.5 Viral Marketing 17
1.6 Opt-In 17
1.7 Program Termination and Opt Out 18
1.8 Customer Support and HELP Guidelines 19
1.9 Customer Record Maintenance 20
1.10 Promotional Content 20
2.0 Standard Rate Program Guidelines 22
2.1 Standard Rate Single Opt In 22
2.2 Help 22
2.3 Terms and Conditions 22
2.4 Sweepstakes & Contests 23
3.0 Premium Rate Program Guidelines 25
3.1 Premium Rate Double Opt In via SMS 25
3.2 Premium Programs Opt Out 29
3.3 Help 30
3.4 Terms & Conditions 30
3.5 Bill Face Descriptors 30
3.6 Premium Billing Dispute Resolution 31
3.6 Affiliate Marketing 31
3.7 Premium WAP Sites 32
3.8 Subscription Programs 33
3.9 Spending Cap Limits – Non Chat Programs 35
3.10 Chat Programs 35
4.0 Free to End User Programs (FTEU) 37
4.1 Free To End User Opt In 37
4.2 Free to End User Pricing Disclosure 37
4.3 Free to End User Opt Out 37
4.4 Free to End User Terms & Conditions 37
4.5 Free to End User HELP 37
8.0 Program Approval 37
8.1 Free to End User (FTEU) 38
8.2 Charitable Giving 38
Cross Carrier Examples 39
HELP 39
STOP (Opt Out) 39
Standard Rate Single Opt In – Alert Subscription 41
Standard Rate IVR (Initial Opt In IVR) 41
Premium Rated Double Opt In– Alert Subscription 42
Premium Rated Opt In for WAP 43
Premium Rated Chat Opt In 44
FTEU Single Opt In 46
Certification 47
Audit 47
Verizon 49
Provisioning 49
Additions to VZW BP Guidelines 45
White Label Solutions 45
Single Host 45
Single Opt-In by Web, IV or Handset 45
Double Opt-In by Web, IVR or Handset 45
Opt Out (STOP) 45
Spending Cap Limits 45
Subscriptions Renewal Reminder 45
Contests and Sweepstakes 45
Mobile Banking/ 45
Commerce/ 45
Payments 45
Mobile Giving 45
Peer to Peer Communication 45
Website Call to Action (CTA) for Premium Charge Programs 45
VZW Examples 50
Compliance Matrix Chart: Initial Opt In (First MT) 50
Confirmation MT 51
Verizon Certification 51
Verizon Audit 51
Sprint/Nextel 62
Provisioning 62
Supported Campaign Matrix 62
Short Code Enablement Process 63
Sprint/Nextel Certification 64
Sprint/Nextel Audit 64
Compliance Reporting and Audits 64
Campaign Violations 64
Content Policy 64
MDN Recycling Enforcement 65
Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement on the Sprint Network 65
Compliance Monitoring Process 65
Enforcement Process 66
Q&A Process 66
Appeals Process 66
Escalation Process 67
Using Program Violation Notices 67
Sprint In-Market Shortcode Violations and Actions Required List 67
Appendix A: In-Market Shortcode Violations & Actions Required 70
Appendix B: WAP Billing Shortcode Violations & Actions Required 71
Appendix C: Message Flow Shortcode Violations & Actions Required 73
Appendix D: “Gibberish Text” Example 78
Appendix E: Advertisement Example 79
T-Mobile 80
Provisioning 80
Program Guidelines 81
Service Advertising 81
Legacy Advertising 81
Direct Marketing through Messaging 81
T-Mobile Trademark Rules 81
Short Codes 81
Short Code Extensions 81
Universal HELP Command 81
Universal STOP command and Confirmation Message 82
Customer Support 84
Opt In Guidelines 84
Single Opt In 84
Double Opt In 84
Opt In Methods 84
Single Opt In by Handset 84
Double Opt In by Handset 84
Opt In by Web 84
Opt In and Opt Out via Mobile Internet Browser 84
Opt In and Opt Out via IVR 86
Standard Rated Program Guidelines 86
One Time Event Non-Recurring 86
Recurring Messages – Subscription Services 86
Premium Rated Program Guidelines 86
One Time Event Non Recurring 86
Recurring Events Billed Per Message 86
Recurring Messages Subscription Services 86
Multiple Subscription Services 86
Premium Messaging Chat Guidelines 86
Match Notification Functionality 86
Group/
Community
Chat 86
Chat Advertising 86
Additional Program Guidelines 87
Sweepstakes and Contests 87
Interactive TV (iTV) Campaigns 87
Alternate Billing Methods 87
Charitable Giving Programs 87
Viral or Word of Mouth Marketing Campaigns 89
Free to End User (FTEU) Campaigns 89
Download Messaging 89
General Guidelines 89
Device Discovery and Support 89
Wap Push for Content Delivery 89
Billing for Content Delivery and Notification 89
Premium Download Guidelines 89
Premium Download – One Time Event / Non Recurring 89
Premium Download – Recurring Messages/
Subscription
Service 89
Promotional Download Messaging 91
Mobile Internet Browsing – WAP Storefronts 91
SMS Messages with Embedded URLs 91
Applications 91
Correct COGA Service Setup and COGA Service Naming Conventions 91
COGA Examples 92
Short Codes: Section 2.3 92
Universal HELP Command: Section 2.4 92
Double Opt In: Section 2.8 92
Std Rate One Time Event: Section 3.1 92
Std Rate Subscription: section 3.1 92
Premium One-Time Event: Section 4.1 93
Premium Recurring Events Billed Per Message: section 4.2 93
Premium Recurring Message Subscription Service: section 4.3 93
Premium Chat: Section 4.5 93
Bill Carrier Invoice: Section 6.5 94
Alternative Payment: Section 6.5 94
Web Iniitiated Opt-In: Section 6.5 94
Correct and incorrect Service name set up in the COGA Provider Administrator interface: Section 8.1 94
T-Mobile Certification 95
T-Mobile Audit 95
AT&T 96
Provisioning 96
AT&T Customer Experience Policy for 3rd Party Content Providers 99
Unsolicited Messages 100
Opt In 100
Keyword Policy 100
Premium Rate Program Double Opt-in 101
AT&T Confirmation Messages 102
AT&T Opt-out Requirements 102
Subscription Migration Policy 102
Additional Subscription Considerations 102
Subscription Periods 103
Termination of Subscription Services 103
General Advertising Policy for AT&T 103
Chat and Social Networks Policy for AT&T 104
Subscription Services Advertising Policy for AT&T 105
Program Change Approvals 105
Inappropriate Content 105
Profanity 106
Drug Use 106
Sexual Conduct 106
AT&T Naming Conventions and Product Descriptions (DCBO) 106
AT&T Certification & Audits 108
Frequency 109
Audit Process 109
Audit Triggers 109
Audit Script Overview 109
Score Range 110
Content Provider Responsiveness 110
Audit Issues 110
AT&T Branding 110
Certification 111