Converting a P2P number to an A2P number

[Shahzad_Ismail]

More and more customers are needing to move from P2P to A2P messaging as mobile carriers (operators) want their customers to use A2P messaging.

Sinch allows you to migrate your P2P numbers to A2P numbers with no disruption in your services. Follow the steps outlined below:

Customer Requirements

Before you, can migrate your P2P number(s) to A2P number(s) you need to have the following:

• P2P NNID with A2P exceptions.
  Note: For T-Mobile numbers this will need to be provisioned with T-Mobile.

• Active CampaignID that has been registered with the Campaign Registry (TCR) and approved by Sinch as the DCA (Direct Connectivity Aggregator).

Testing and Processing Steps

Step 1 - Update or validate the Override Service Registry (OSR) database to see there is a P2P NNID (with A2P exception) updated in the OSR database.

Step 2 – Send test MO and MT to see if they work.

Step 3 - If your testing is successful, import your number(s) using the Import number API (add link to doc) or you can import number using the Sinch Customer Dashboard. Ensure you link the number(s) to an active and approved campaign where Sinch is the DCA. This step (using the API or Dashboard processes) will also update the SMS App ID as part of same process (which is a prerequisite).

Step 4 – Again send test MO and MT to see if they work.

Step 5 - If your testing is successful, update the OSR with the CampaignID, A2P context and change to the new A2P NNID.

Note: You can use NetNumber APIs to complete this update process.

Step 6 - Again send test MO and MT to see if they work.

We recommend you complete these test and processing steps for several numbers to determine everything is working properly, and then you can use the simplified process below for the rest of your numbers.

Simplified Process once you have completed testing

Step 1 - Import your number(s) using the Import number API (add link to doc) or you can import number using the Sinch Customer Dashboard. Ensure you link the number(s) to an active and approved campaign where Sinch is the DCA. This step (using the API or Dashboard processes) will also update the SMS App ID as part of same process (which is a prerequisite).

Step 2 - Update the OSR with the CampaignID, A2P context and new A2P NNID.

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To send or receive SMS messages with Sinch, you will need a virtual number from Sinch. A virtual number is a standard telephone number that is not locked down to a specific phoneline. It can route a voice call, text message or fax message to any phone or application workflow. 

You can get numbers that are set up for SMS, Voice, Fax or a combination of these. You can buy a number from any country where Sinch has numbers in inventory. Countries with numbers available for rental are marked with Direct Access. All other countries will require you to submit a request to Sinch for manual handling.

Note: When you get a virtual number supporting documentation may be required and will need to be submitted before the transaction can be completed. If this is the case a message will be displayed at the bottom of your form (in an orange box). Learn more about supporting documentation.

To search for and rent virtual numbers:

1. Log in to the Sinch Customer Dashboard.
   
   
2. Select Numbers from the left menu and select the Get virtual numbers option. The Get virtual numbers page is displayed:
   
   
   
   This page allows you to search for the type of number you require using the following criteria:
   
   

   Country	Enter the country you require a number for.
   Number	If you are looking for a particular number, type in some of the digits you require in the Number.
   Type	Select the type of number you require.
   Feature	Select the features for the number you require.

1. Click SEARCH.
   
   If you don't want to specify any details about the number, choose your country and click SEARCH.
   
   
2. A list of available numbers to buy are displayed:
   
   
   
   
3. To rent a number, click GET next to the number you want to buy. The number details dialog is displayed:
   
   
   
   This dialog displays the details of the number you want to purchase, setup information, the associated terms of use and fees, and some additional fields (dependant on the type of number you selected).

1. As an option for 10DLC numbers in the USA and Canada, you can also specify the campaign that you would like to configure the number on.
   
   Note: This step is optional and you can specify the campaign later by selecting the Your virtual numbers option from the Numbers left hand menu.
   

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3. If you click SHOW CONFIGURATION in the Setup section you can view details of the SMS and/or Voice configuration(s) for this number, which are automatically filled in:
   
   

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5. However, if you have multiple configurations, then you will need to select the correct SMS and/or Voice, Fax configurations from the corresponding drop-down fields. 
   
   

   Click GET NUMBER to purchase the number.
   
   Note: You need to ensure you have sufficient funds to purchase the number and pay any associated setup fees.

The details of the number you have purchased will be displayed in Your virtual numbers:

You can configure your number with an SMS, Voice or Campaign ID (only for 10DLC numbers) when you activate the number. Learn more about 10DLC Numbers.

When you get a virtual number, supporting documentation may be required and will need to be submitted before the transaction can be completed. If this is the case a message will be displayed at the bottom of your form (in an orange box). Learn more about supporting documentation.

Click here to learn more about how you can get access to a complete range of carefully-tested phone numbers, to use with all your communication services from Sinch.