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title: What is DLT SMS, and why is it required in India?
description: "[DLT SMS](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/dlt-sms/) (Distributed Ledger Technology SMS) is TRAI’s blockchain-based system to regulate commercial SMS in India, mandatory since TCCCPR 2018. It requires businesses to register entities, headers, and templates with operators to curb spam (e.g., via [smsgatewaycenter.com/dlt-sms/](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/dlt-sms/)). SMSGatewayCenter simplifies DLT…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-is-dlt-sms-and-why-is-it-required-in-india/"
updated: "2025-02-25"
category: Bulk SMS / DLT
---

# What is DLT SMS, and why is it required in India?

[DLT SMS](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/dlt-sms/) (Distributed Ledger Technology SMS) is TRAI’s blockchain-based system to regulate commercial SMS in India, mandatory since TCCCPR 2018. It requires businesses to register entities, headers, and templates with operators to curb spam (e.g., via [smsgatewaycenter.com/dlt-sms/](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/dlt-sms/)). SMSGatewayCenter simplifies DLT compliance, making your **SMS gateway** campaigns legal and effective.

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