The Hidden Cost of Landlines in SMS Campaigns
Every landline number costs you money. When you send SMS messages to landline numbers, they are marked as "delivered" by carriers but never reach customers. You are paying for messages that vanish into thin air, wasting up to 25% of your SMS marketing budget.
The Problem
- • 1 in 4 phone numbers in marketing lists are landlines
- • Landlines show as "delivered" but never receive SMS
- • No bounceback notifications for landline SMS
- • Artificially inflates campaign metrics
The Impact
- • $8,000 wasted per 100K messages sent
- • 40% lower actual engagement rates
- • Skewed A/B test results
- • Damaged sender reputation over time
Calculate Your Savings
Advanced Landline Detection Strategies
1. Line Type Detection
Real-time line type identification with 99.6% accuracy:
Mobile
Keep for SMS campaigns
Landline
Remove from SMS lists
VoIP
Case by case
2. Carrier Database Matching
Match numbers against carrier databases:
// Carrier-based landline detection
const carrierPatterns = {
'AT&T Mobility': { type: 'mobile', confidence: 0.99 },
'Verizon Wireless': { type: 'mobile', confidence: 0.99 },
'T-Mobile USA': { type: 'mobile', confidence: 0.99 },
'AT&T Landline': { type: 'landline', confidence: 0.98 },
'Verizon Landline': { type: 'landline', confidence: 0.98 },
'CenturyLink': { type: 'landline', confidence: 0.97 }
};
function detectLineType(phoneNumber) {
// Query carrier database
const carrier = lookupCarrier(phoneNumber);
if (carrierPatterns[carrier.name]) {
return {
type: carrierPatterns[carrier.name].type,
confidence: carrierPatterns[carrier.name].confidence
};
}
// Fallback to number pattern analysis
return analyzeNumberPattern(phoneNumber);
}3. ML Pattern Recognition
Machine learning models identify landline patterns:
- • NPA-NXX block analysis (identifies landline prefixes)
- • Historical data comparison
- • Geographic clustering detection
- • Porting status analysis
- • Time-of-day pattern analysis
Industry Success Stories
42% Cost Reduction
Removed 28,000 landlines from 100K customer list before flash sale campaign.
87% Better Attendance
Appointment reminders only sent to mobile numbers, reducing no-shows.
3x Lead Quality
SMS nurturing only for mobile contacts, email for landlines.
67% Ticket Sales Boost
Targeted SMS promotions only to mobile-verified contacts.
Implementation Roadmap
Audit Current Lists
Test sample of 1,000 numbers to establish baseline
Clean Master List
Validate all contacts and segment by line type
Set Automation
Configure real-time validation for new contacts
Monitor & Optimize
Track metrics and adjust strategy monthly
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is landline detection?
Phone-Check.app achieves 99.6% accuracy in landline detection by combining carrier databases, ML pattern recognition, and real-time network queries. Our system is updated hourly with the latest porting and number allocation data.
What about VoIP numbers?
VoIP numbers (Google Voice, Skype, business VoIP) can receive SMS messages in most cases. We recommend keeping them in SMS campaigns unless they show suspicious patterns or have high bounce rates.
How often should I clean my lists?
Validate new contacts in real-time, clean additions weekly, and perform full list validation monthly. Number porting and carrier changes happen daily, so regular maintenance ensures maximum deliverability.
Is list cleaning GDPR compliant?
Yes, phone validation helps GDPR compliance by ensuring data accuracy. We process data in secure, compliant environments and do not store phone numbers after validation. Always obtain proper consent before marketing communications.
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