Template Registration - DLT Platform

    Template registration with the DLT Platform is a mandatory process and this needs to be done by every client intending on executing messages to their clients. Every Template needs to be mapped to at least one Sender Id.
    In order to register the Template you will first need to have done the Entity /Sender ID Registration with the operators.
    The Template registration process is quite simple across operators and you can find the guide for each operator below:
    Vodafone-Idea
    Tata
    Airtel
    Videocon
    Jio
    BSNL

    Vodafone-Idea's Content Template Registration Process

    Choose template type - Promotional/ Transactional/ Service Implicit/ Service Explicit.
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    Select a category from the drop-down list and click on '+Add'.
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    Search for the header you already created and select it
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    Enter template name desired and select template message type. Enter the message content and insert variable placeholders by clicking variable insert button wherever required.
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    Click on save.
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    The status would change to 'Approved' once it is approved by the Registrar.
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    Once you have applied for the template, you will hear back from the operators regarding the status within 24-48 hours.
    Vodafone-Idea

    Vodafone-Idea's Content Template Registration Process

    Choose template type - Promotional/ Transactional/ Service Implicit/ Service Explicit.
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    Select a category from the drop-down list and click on '+Add'.
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    Search for the header you already created and select it
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    Enter template name desired and select template message type. Enter the message content and insert variable placeholders by clicking variable insert button wherever required.
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    Click on save.
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    The status would change to 'Approved' once it is approved by the Registrar.
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    Once you have applied for the template, you will hear back from the operators regarding the status within 24-48 hours.
    Tata

    Tata's Content Template Registration Process

    To register a content template, a principal entity needs to follow below mentioned steps:
    Go to Content template -> Register new content template
    Define template type - Promotional/Transactional/Service
    Select category of content and a registered header
    Provide content for fixed part and mention variable content in the template as {#var#}
    Submit template for verification
    Content template registrar will validate and verify details provided by the principal Entity within 2 working days
    On successful registration, the content template registrar will actions (approve/reject) and post approval register content template ID on DLT platform.
    The registrar function will communicate successful renewal or any discrepancy in case of incorrect details with the applicant on the registered e-mail and mobile number in the defined TAT.
    Once you have applied for the template, you will hear back from the operators regarding the status within 24-48 hours.
    Airtel

    Airtel's Content Template Registration Process

    It is required to register content template on DLT platform to acquire consent from new subscribers prior to transmission of commercial communication.
    Go to Content template and select "Add new template"
    Define template type - Promotional/Transactional/Service
    Select category of content and a registered header
    Provide content for fixed part and demarcate variable content in the template using insert variable button
    Submit template for verification
    Content template registrar will validate and verify details provided by you within 60 minutes
    On successful registration, the Content template registrar will approve and register consent template ID on DLT platform
    The Registrar Team will communicate successful registration and any unsuccessful submissions in case of incorrect details with the applicant on the registered e-mail and mobile number within 72 hours of registration.
    Once you have applied for the template, you will hear back from the operators regarding the status within 24-48 hours.
    Videocon

    Videocon's Content Template Registration Process

    Templates are created for Commercial Communication and as per TRAI guidelines all the Principle Entities needs to register their Templates before sending Commercial Communication.
    In the Template page click on Add New Template button to create new Templates
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    Fill an appropriate Template name basis on the business requirement in the Template Name column
    In the Communication Type column select the type of communication from the following:
    • SMS
    • Call
    In the Content Type select any of the following options:
    • Transactional
    • Promotional
    • Service Explicit
    • Service Implicit
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    In the Consent Template ID column select the relevant Consent Template registered on DLT from the drop-down list. Consent Template ID is not mandatory for Transactional and Service Implicit commercial communications
    In the Content Category column select any of the Categories from the drop-down list as given which is appropriate for the Template to be created
    In the Template Type column, it will either be TEXT or UNICODE and it will be auto fetched basis on the selection of language for the content. Please note, any language other than English will be taken as Unicode In the Content creation section, there are two options available:
    • Copy/Paste Message
    • Create New Message (Type)
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    In the Copy/Paste Message option, copy any message and create the required content for the Template
    In the Create New Message option, type the required content
    In the Create New Message Box type the required content and to add variables there are options available on the panel
    Messages in languages other than English can be created, such templates type will be treated as Unicode. Language can be selected from the drop down listupload-doc
    Press the Get OTP link to receive the One Time Password on your registered mobile and email id. Once received, type the same in OTP column to authenticate the process
    Press Submit button to confirm and send the request for approval by the Operatoremail
    Once you have applied for the template, you will hear back from the operators regarding the status within 24-48 hours.
    Jio

    Jio's Content Template Registration Process

    To register a Content Template, a Principal Entity please follows the below steps:
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    Go to template -> content template registration
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    Define template type - Promotional/Transactional/Service
    Select category of content and a registered header. The registered header should be available for selection basis category of content only - numeric for promo and alpha for Others Also keep in scope that in the end state we should allow the same header for all category types
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    Submit template for approval
    JIO's Registrar will validate and verify details provided by the Principal Entity
    On successful registration, the Registrar will approve and register content template ID on DLT platform
    The registrar will communicate successful registration or any discrepancy in case of incorrect details with the applicant on the registered e-mail and mobile number
    Once you have applied for the template, you will hear back from the operators regarding the status within 24-48 hours.
    BSNL

    BSNL's Content Template Registration Process

    It is required to register content template on DLT platform to acquire consent from new subscribers prior to transmission of commercial communication.
    To register a consent template, a principal entity or telemarketer need to follow below mentioned steps:
    Go to Content template and select "Add new template"
    Define template type - Promotional/Transactional/Service
    Select category of content and a registered header
    Provide content for fixed part and demarcate variable content in the template using insert variable button
    Submit template for verification
    Content template registrar will validate and verify details provided by you within 60 minutes
    On successful registration, the Content template registrar will approve and register consent template ID on DLT platform
    The Registrar Team will communicate successful registration and any unsuccessful submissions in case of incorrect details with the applicant on the registered e-mail and mobile number within 72 hours of registration.
    Once you have applied for the template, you will hear back from the operators regarding the status within 24-48 hours.