DLT Phase 2 Template Registration - Telecom Platform Wise

DLT Phase 2 Template Registration - Telecom Platform Wise

Overview

In Phase 1 of DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) implementation, which went live on June 1, 2020, Entity Registration and Header Registration were mandatory. With Phase 2, entities must register their Content Templates on the respective DLT portal where they have registered their entities.

This article provides a step-by-step guide for template registration across different telecom platforms, including Vodafone-Idea (VILPOWER), BSNL, Videocon, and Jio DLT.

Template Registration Guidelines

  • Only one space is allowed between words, before and after.

  • Variables must be inserted using the Insert Variable button above the textbox or the {#var#} format (case-sensitive).

  • {#var#} can be used in both Service Implicit and Service Explicit templates.

  • Special characters are accepted.

  • Replace custom values (such as amount, date, application number, OTP, codes, URL, customer name, etc.) with {#var#}.

Example

Before Modification (Actual Template)

Payment received for Demo Application Form, fill the complete form to generate application no. Click http://npfs.com/3d00011 to access your profile/application.

After Modification

Payment received for {#var#}, fill the complete form to generate application no. Click {#var#} to access your profile/application.

Types of Templates

Service Implicit Templates

A Service Implicit message is triggered by a user action or an existing relationship with the university/college and is not promotional.
Key Requirement: The brand name must be included at the end of the message.

Illustration:

  • Messages for payment confirmation or updates such as Demand Draft

  • Messages for Application Submission

Examples of Service Implicit Templates

Service Implicit

Actual Message

Required Template Format

Payment Confirmation

Payment received for Demo Application Form, fill the complete form to generate application no. Click http://npfs.com/3d00011 to access your profile/application. - ABC University

Payment received for {#var#}, fill the complete form to generate application no. Click {#var#} to access your profile/application. -ABC University

Verification SMS

Dear Rahul, Thank you for showing interest in Demo College. Click http://npfs.com/3d00011 to access your profile and to fill out the Application form. -ABC University

Dear {#var#}, Thank you for showing interest in {#var#}. Click {#var#} to access your profile and to fill the Application form.-ABC University

Credential SMS

Account created successfully for Demo College. Your registered mobile number 9876543210 and the password is Pass@123. Click http://npfs.com/3d00011 to access your profile. -ABC University

Account created successfully for {#var#}. Your registered mobile number {#var#} and the password is {#var#}}. Click {#var#} to access your profile. -ABC University

Offline Credential SMS

Account created successfully for Demo College. Your registered email address is demo@email.com
 and the password is Pass@123. -ABC University

Account created successfully for {#var#}. Your registered email address is {#var#} and the password is {#var#}. -ABC University

OTP SMS

Hello, 891021 is your One Time Password(OTP) for Demo College This OTP is valid till 12.09 pm. -ABC University

Hello, {#var#} is your One Time Password(OTP) for {#var#} This OTP is valid till {#var#}. -ABC University

DD Payment Approval SMS

We have received your DD No. 871629192 in the amount of Rs 1210.50 for App No. AP 121289 Demo College. Click http://npfs.com/3d00011 to access your profile/application. -ABC University

We have received your DD No. {#var#} of amount {#var#} for App No. {#var#} . Click {#var#} to access your profile/application. -ABC University

DD Payment Selected

Your App No. AP 121289 has been partially submitted. The application will be completely submitted once the college approves your DD. -ABC University

Your App No. {#var#} has been partially submitted. The application will be completely submitted once the college approves your DD. -ABC University

Application Submission

Your App. No. AP 121289 is successfully submitted. Quote this for any future communication concerning admissions. -ABC University

Your App. No. {#var#} is successfully submitted. Quote this for any future communication concerning admissions. -ABC University

Payment Confirmation

Payment received for B.Tech From, fill the complete form to generate application no. Click http://npfs.com/3d00011 to access your profile/application. -ABC University

Payment received for {#var#}, fill the complete form to generate application no. Click {#var#} to access your profile/application. -ABC University


Service Explicit Templates

A Service Explicit message includes any promotional SMS that would be sent from the Meritto platform, needs to be approved in the content template. It also includes any service message that doesn’t fall under the service-implicit category.
Key Requirement: The brand name must be included at the end of the message.

Illustration: Messages to the existing customers recommending or promoting their other products or services.


Examples of Service Explicit Templates

Service Explicit

Actual Message

Required Template Format

Complete your application

Dear Rahul, your application is still pending for Demo College. Click http://npfs.com/3d00011 to access your profile and complete the application form. -ABC University

Dear {#var#}, Your application is still pending for {#var#}. Click {#var#} to access your profile and complete the application form. -ABC University

Start your Application

Dear Rahul, you have not started the application for Demo College. Click http://npfs.com/3d00011 and start filling out your application form. -ABC University

Dear {#var#}, You have not started the application for {#var#}. Click{#var#} and start filling out your application form. -ABC University

Complete your Payment

Dear Rahul, you have initiated the application but the payment is not done for Demo College. Click {http://npfs.com/3d00011 to complete the payment. -ABC University

Dear{#var#}, You have initiated the application but the payment is not done for {#var#}. Click {#var#} to complete the payment. -ABC University

Verify your Profile

Dear Rahul, your profile has not yet been verified for the institute. Click on the following link to verify and start filling out the application form - http://npfs.com/3d00011 -ABC University

Dear {#var#}, your profile is not yet verified for the institute. Click on the following link to verify and start filling out the application form - {#var#} -ABC University


Uploading Different Types of Templates

Service Implicit Templates

Steps to upload Service Implicit templates:

  • Login to the portal with your credentials

  • Go to the template section and select the Template type Service Implicit

  • Select all the headers with which you want to link a template with

  • Provide template name (place a unique name for each template for your reference) & select Template message types such as Text or Unicode

  • Save the template to send for approval to the DLT registrar

  • For step-by-step details on uploading templates over various operators: Click Here

Service Explicit Templates

Steps to upload Service Explicit templates:

  • Login to the portal with your credentials.

  • Go to the template section and select the Template type i.e. Service Explicit

  • Select all the headers with which you want to link a particular template.

  • Provide template name (place a unique name for each template for your reference) & select Unique Template message types such as Text or Unicode

  • Save the template to send for approval to the DLT registrar

  • For step-by-step details on uploading templates over various operators: Click Here

DLT Template Registration Process - Telecom Wise

Vodafone-Idea (VILPOWER) & BSNL

  1. Navigate to Template > Content Template > Add.

  2. Choose Template Type of Communication– Service Implicit or Service Explicit.

  3. Select a Category from the dropdown list.

  4. Search and select a Header.

  5. Choose Consent Template  from the dropdown list.

  6. Add a Template Name and choose Text/Unicode as the template message type.

  7. Enter the template content and click Save to send for approval.


NotesImportant Note: Ensure that there are no extra spaces in the content template added in DLT platform, and the variable length does not exceed 30 characters.



Videocon DLT

  1. Go to Template > Add New Template.

  2. Enter a Template Name.

  3. Choose Communication Type as SMS.

  4. Select Template Type of Communication– Service Implicit or Service Explicit.

  5. Choose a Content Category from the dropdown list.

  6. Enter the template content, verify via OTP, and click Submit.


NotesImportant Note: Ensure that there are no extra spaces in the content template added in DLT platform, and the variable length does not exceed 30 characters.


Jio DLT

  1. Navigate to Template > Content Template Registration.

  2. Choose Template Type as SMS.

  3. Select Content Type – English or Other Language.

  4. Choose Category from the dropdown list.

  5. Select Template Type of Communication– Service Implicit or Service Explicit.

  6. Select Header from the dropdown list.

  7. Enter the template content and click Submit.


NotesImportant Note: Ensure that there are no extra spaces in the content template added in DLT platform, and the variable length does not exceed 30 characters.


Need More Help?

For further assistance during the registration process, refer to the respective telecom support pages:

Conclusion

Registering SMS Templates on the DLT Platform ensures compliance with telecom regulations and prevents delivery issues.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Meets telecom guidelines to avoid message blocking.

  • Ensures Delivery: Prevents disruptions in SMS communication.

  • Smooth Approval Process: Follows telecom-specific steps for hassle-free registration.

This process helps maintain seamless and compliant SMS communication.


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