Cisco A-SMS-SC-PROV Short Code Provisioning Fee | SMS Licensing — A-SMS-SC-PROV

Move short code messaging into production with a provisioning fee designed for U.S. SMS service activation. Cisco A-SMS-SC-PROV is a licensing and service-related SKU used to cover the setup required for United States short code provisioning, giving teams a clear commercial path for enabling messaging workflows that depend on carrier registration and service readiness. For enterprise communications teams, short code provisioning is not a commodity line item. It is part of the operational and compliance work needed to support high-throughput messaging, customer notifications, and time-sensitive outreach. This fee helps separate setup costs from ongoing service usage, which makes budgeting and approval easier for procurement and finance. Because short code programs often sit at the intersection of marketing, support, and regulated messaging, a dedicated provisioning SKU provides cleaner control over activation. It is a practical fit when the organization needs a formalized path to launch or maintain a U.S. short code program and wants the cost structure to remain explicit. Ideal For Activate a U.S. short code for customer notification messaging Set up carrier-approved SMS infrastructure for enterprise outreach Separate provisioning costs from recurring messaging spend Support launch planning for regulated or high-volume text programs Why This Product 1 Dedicated to U.S. short code activation 2 One-time provisioning fee instead of recurring license 3 Separates setup from usage costs 4 Useful for enterprise messaging governance