Political Comms: pricing, sending method and 10DLC setup
Quick answer, from Political Comms's own pages read September 23, 2026: SMS $0.018 per SMS segment (page also shows $0.020). Fees: No platform fees, no setup fees. Sending method: Not stated on the vendor pages.. Each value below links to its source.
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Data read September 23, 2026. Prices and sources checked by Jules Avila of DashOne.ai, TextByChoice's consulting partner. Vendor site: politicalcomms.com. See how we collect and mark the data.
What Political Comms publishes
| Item | Value | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Price per SMS | $0.018 per SMS segment (page also shows $0.020) | Source September 23, 2026 |
| Price per MMS | $0.040 per MMS message | Source September 23, 2026 |
| Fees | No platform fees, no setup fees | Source September 23, 2026 |
| Free inbound replies | Included, no per-message charge | Source September 23, 2026 |
| Sending method | Not stated on the vendor pages. | Source September 23, 2026 |
| Claimed deliverability | 98% carrier-verified delivery (vendor claim) | Source September 23, 2026 |
| Setup time (vendor claim) | Live within 48 hours | Source September 23, 2026 |
| 10DLC and Campaign Verify | Handles 10DLC; supports Campaign Verify tokens | Source September 23, 2026 |
| Fits campaigns that | want no platform or setup fees. | Source September 23, 2026 |
"Not published" and "Not stated" mean the vendor pages we read say nothing on that point. Deliverability is what the vendor claims: we did not test delivery. Prices change, so confirm with the vendor before you buy.
What the vendor says and what its pages leave out
Political Comms posts self-service rates of $0.018 per SMS segment and $0.040 per MMS message on 10DLC or toll-free, with inbound responses included and no setup fees or monthly minimums on standard accounts. Its terms state that all fees are nonrefundable.
Strengths
- Inbound SMS responses are included with no per-message charge. [1]
- Self-service lists no setup fees and no monthly minimums on standard accounts; rates drop with monthly volume and annual commitments lock the rate for the term. [1]
- The FAQ says Campaign Verify is supported and that approval typically completes in two to three hours on weekdays; 10DLC typically takes 24 to 48 hours. [1]
Limitations
- The pricing page shows two SMS rates: $0.020 per segment in the hero ('One posted rate. Every account') and $0.018 on the self-service plan card. [1]
- Registration speed is stated three ways: 'Live within 48 hours' (pricing), 'typically 24 to 48 hours' (FAQ) and 'clear in a business day, with same-day expedites available' (home and features pages). [1][2][3]
- The terms state 'All fees are nonrefundable', and standard support is available during U.S. business hours, with extended overnight and weekend coverage in the final 72 hours before Election Day described for peak-window programs. [1][2]
Fits campaigns that
want SMS, MMS and RCS at posted per-message rates with no platform or setup fees, self-service or full service..
Skip it if
your campaign needs support outside U.S. business hours outside the final 72 hours before Election Day, or a refund path for unused spend.
Terms in plain English
- P2P (peer to peer)
- A person sends each text and answers replies.
- Broadcast
- One text goes to a whole list at once.
- 10DLC and TCR
- Register for 10DLC through your texting platform, which files with The Campaign Registry.
- Campaign Verify
- Campaign Verify is a nonprofit that says it is nonpartisan.
Full definitions with sources: Glossary. Not legal advice. Rules change and differ by state, so confirm with counsel.
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