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Frequently Asked Questions

Telephone Town Hall Events

  • Can I include mobile numbers in my phone list for a TTH?

    Yes, but only with written consent from the mobile owner. Exceptions apply for government elected officials or emergencies (e.g., during early COVID-19 days).

  • Do I have to dial out to a phone list? Can participants dial in instead?

    You can host an inbound-only TTH event where participants dial a toll-free number to join. Alternatively, you can provide a toll-free Participant Line alongside your outbound TTH event.

  • Is it possible to use the same toll-free Participant Line for all my Telephone Town Halls?

    Yes, with a dedicated toll-free Participant Line (annual fee applies).

  • Can I play an audio clip during my event?

    Absolutely! Pre-uploaded audio files can be played during any TTH event.

  • Can I get a recording of the Telephone Town Hall once it’s over?

    Yes, all events include an .mp3 recording, accessible with your post-event data.

  • What is the maximum number of participants in a TTH, and how fast can they be dialed?

    We’ve hosted TTH events with nearly 1,000,000 participants. Dial-out speeds can reach up to 300 calls per second.

  • How long can a Telephone Town Hall last?

    There’s no time limit—events can last as long as needed.

  • What happens to participants in the screener queue who don’t get to ask their questions?

    Participants can leave voicemails during or after the event. These messages are stored with your post-event data.

  • Can Telephone Town Hall provide a phone list if I don’t have one?

    Yes, we offer detailed phone lists based on customizable search parameters (rates apply).

Peer-to-Peer Texting

  • Is Peer-to-Peer Texting legal?

    Yes, it is FCC-compliant because messages are sent individually.

  • How long can a message be?

    An SMS message segment is 160 characters, while MMS messages can include text and multimedia within a 485 KB limit.

  • Can I send videos or images?

    Yes, MMS allows you to send videos and images.

  • Can I include clickable links or phone numbers in my message?

    Yes, clickable links and phone numbers are allowed. Traceable links are also available.

  • What is 10DLC?

    10 Digit Long Code (10DLC) is a reliable messaging standard for SMS campaigns, sanctioned by mobile operators.

  • Who needs to register for 10DLC?

    All customers must register as a brand and campaign with Campaign Registry. Political organizations must also register with Campaign Verify.

  • Will my text messages cost more with 10DLC?

    No, Tele-Town Hall does not raise texting rates, but carrier surcharges may apply.

  • Why register for 10DLC?

    Registration ensures higher delivery rates and compliance, avoiding potential fines.

Voice Broadcasting

  • What is a Voice Broadcast?

    A Voice Broadcast delivers pre-recorded messages to many phone numbers. Our broadcasts comply with FCC regulations and avoid telemarketing or solicitation messages.

  • What phone number is displayed when someone receives a Voice Broadcast?

    The caller ID can show either your organization’s phone number or one from the same area code for better recognition.

  • What happens if a call isn’t answered?

    If unanswered, the system will leave a message or attempt redelivery later. Invalid numbers aren’t charged.

  • Can Voice Broadcasts reach international participants?

    Yes, we deliver messages to the U.S., including Alaska and Hawaii, and select international locations like Australia and England.

  • Do I need special hardware or software?

    No, all our products are web-based.

IVR Automated Surveys

  • What is IVR?

    Interactive Voice Response (IVR) technology automates surveys with high engagement and cost efficiency.

  • How many questions can I include?

    Unlimited questions can be organized with branching logic and randomized order.

  • Can I personalize survey messages?

    Yes, custom greetings, follow-ups, and thank-you messages can be recorded.

  • Is it difficult to set up an IVR survey?

    Not at all! Provide your call list and questions, and our team will guide you through the process.

  • Can IVR surveys operate in multiple languages?

    Yes, we support multi-language surveys.

Polling Suite

  • What is included in the polling suite?

    Our suite offers Live Call Program surveys, IVR surveys, and P2P text surveys.

  • Are these polling methods legal?

    Yes, all methods are FCC-compliant and trusted by presidential campaigns and corporations.

  • Are these surveys difficult to set up?

    No, our web-based platform simplifies the process, and our team assists at every step.

Targeted Data Acquisition

  • Can Tele-Town Hall help build a voter list?

    Yes, we provide voter data from all 50 states, updated regularly with over 1,000 demographic attributes.

  • Can Tele-Town Hall enhance my existing contact list?

    Yes, we can standardize, cleanse, and append missing information to your list for better accuracy and depth.

  • Can you help with international contact lists?

    Yes, we provide access to data from 180 countries to support global campaigns.

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