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Restrictions on SMS and MMS Usage in Zendesk Talk

Understand the restrictions on SMS and MMS usage with Zendesk Talk, including Twilio's policies and potential consequences for violations.

Are there any restrictions on using SMS and MMS with Zendesk Talk?

Yes, there are restrictions on using SMS and MMS with Zendesk Talk due to phone carrier regulations. Zendesk's third-party telephony service provider, Twilio, prohibits certain use cases and content on SMS and MMS. You can find a list of prohibited activities and content in Twilio's SMS Policy. If Twilio reports a violation, Zendesk will contact the customer to cease the activity, and may restrict SMS functionality if the issue persists.


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