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title: What is the Difference Between Rate Per Msg and Rate Per DLT Msg in the SMS Rate Plan on SMSGatewayCenter?
description: "The **SMS rate plan** on **SMSGatewayCenter** includes two key pricing columns—Rate Per Msg and Rate Per DLT Msg—which apply differently based on your SMS usage. Here’s the difference: ## **Rate Per Msg** - This is the standard cost per SMS…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/rate-per-msg-vs-rate-per-dlt-msg/"
updated: "2025-05-17"
category: Users / Rate Plan
---

# What is the Difference Between Rate Per Msg and Rate Per DLT Msg in the SMS Rate Plan on SMSGatewayCenter?

The **SMS rate plan** on **SMSGatewayCenter** includes two key pricing columns—Rate Per Msg and Rate Per DLT Msg—which apply differently based on your SMS usage. Here’s the difference:

## **Rate Per Msg**

- This is the standard cost per SMS message in INR (e.g., “0.25 INR”).
- Applies to all SMS messages sent to a specific country, regardless of DLT compliance.
- Used for countries or messages where DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) regulations don’t apply.

## **Rate Per DLT Msg**

- This is the cost per SMS message in INR for messages that comply with India’s DLT regulations (e.g., “0.30 INR”).
- Applies specifically to Indian customers sending SMS within India, where DLT registration is mandatory to combat spam.
- May be higher than the standard rate due to additional compliance costs.

### **How They Differ**

- *Applicability*: Rate Per Msg applies globally, while Rate Per DLT Msg is specific to India.
- *Compliance*: Rate Per DLT Msg includes costs associated with DLT registration and compliance, which Rate Per Msg does not.

#### **Best Practices**

- If sending SMS in India, ensure your DLT Principal Entity ID is updated in your profile to use the correct rate.
- Compare both rates to budget accurately for Indian vs. international campaigns.

Understanding these rates helps you manage SMS costs effectively on **SMSGatewayCenter**. For assistance, contact our support team.

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