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Best SMS & OTP platforms in India (2026)
SMS platforms send promotional and transactional messages, OTPs and RCS rich messages through Indian telecom routes. DLT registration, template approval and delivery rates matter more than the interface.
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How to choose sms & otp platforms
Confirm the vendor helps with DLT registration and template approval; that is the operational bottleneck.
Ask for delivery rate reports on your target circles before you buy volume.
For OTPs, check latency and fallback options — a slow OTP costs sign-ups.
What to look for
- ✓ DLT header and template management
- ✓ Transactional and promotional routes
- ✓ OTP APIs with fallback to voice
- ✓ RCS business messaging
- ✓ Delivery reports and analytics
- ✓ Unicode and vernacular support
- ✓ Scheduling and personalisation
- ✓ CRM and ERP integrations
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SMS & OTP platforms — frequently asked questions
What is DLT in SMS marketing?+
Distributed Ledger Technology registration mandated by TRAI. Every business must register its sender header and message templates before sending commercial SMS in India.
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