Keep your messages trusted and delivered

Unregistered Sender IDs are now being stamped as unverified by Australian carriers. Choose the path that fits your business: from self-service registration to a fully managed compliance service.

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ACMA registration managed

We handle submission,
documentation and approval

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1 dedicated number included

Plus up to 5 active Sender IDs
in your account

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Renewals handled automatically

We track expiry dates and
act before anything lapses

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$99 p/m, all-inclusive

Less than doing it yourself,
with none of the admin

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ACMA registration managed

We handle submission,
documentation and approval

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1 dedicated number included

Plus up to 5 active Sender IDs
in your account

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Renewals handled automatically

We track expiry dates and
act before anything lapses

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$99 p/m, all-inclusive

Less than doing it yourself,
with none of the admin

Three ways to stay compliant

Option 1

Dedicated Virtual Number

$25From
p/m

Get your own Australian mobile number, register a Sender ID against it, and manage everything directly in Kudosity. Best for teams with messaging expertise who want full ownership.

Dedicated Australian VMN

Sender ID registration (ACMA)

Number hosted on Kudosity

Renewals managed by you

Verification managed by you

Option 2

Self-serve registration

$25
+ $1 p/m per Sender ID

Use Kudosity's guided ACMA registration workflow. You complete and manage your Sender ID registrations while we provide the platform, registration workflow and real-time status visibility.

Guided ACMA registration flow

Registration status tracking

Manage your registration

Renewals managed by you

Ongoing admin managed by you

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Fully managed:
Trusted Sender bundle

$99
p/m per account

We handle everything: registration, business verification, WhatsApp onboarding, renewal tracking, and ongoing compliance administration. Your team stays focused on customers, not paperwork.

1 dedicated VMN included

Up to 5 active Sender IDs

Business verification support

WhatsApp Business onboarding

Renewal & lifecycle management

Compliance isn't a one-off task.
It's an ongoing operation.

Kudosity manages your ACMA and channel compliance for $99 p/month,

keeping your sender IDs active, verified and trusted without the admin.

Unregistered messages get stamped as unverified

Australian carriers are now marking messages from Sender IDs that are not on the ACMA register as unverified. That means your customers may see your messages as less trustworthy before they even read them. For customer alerts, promotions, reminders or verification messages, that small label can have a big impact on confidence and response.

Registrations expire without warning

Sender IDs and business verifications are not set-and-forget. They have expiry dates, renewal steps and supporting information that needs to stay current. If a renewal is missed, your Sender ID can become inactive and messages may stop delivering when your team needs them most.

Regulations keep changing

Carrier policies, ACMA requirements and WhatsApp verification rules continue to evolve. What is compliant today may need to be updated as new rules, checks or channel requirements come into effect. Kudosity keeps track of those changes for you, so compliance does not become another job sitting inside your team.

You don't need a compliance team

Trusted Sender gives you access to Kudosity’s messaging compliance expertise for $99/month. We help manage the registrations, renewals and channel requirements that keep your business messaging verified and trusted. You get the confidence of specialist support without hiring internally or chasing paperwork yourself.

Everything you need, managed for you

One monthly add-on replaces the Sender ID compliance tasks your team would otherwise manage.

Sender ID registration

We manage your Sender ID registration, documentation and submission, helping keep your branded Sender IDs registered and verified.

Dedicated Australian VMN

Includes one Australian Virtual Mobile Number (VMN) for reliable two-way messaging.

Business verification

We support business verification by collecting, validating and submitting the information required for KYB and KYC processes.

WhatsApp Business onboarding

We support onboarding for up to 2 WhatsApp Business use cases per year, including setup, business verification and go-live support.

24/7 customer support

Get support whenever messaging issues arise, with help available for delivery, compliance and account questions.

Renewal & lifecycle management

We monitor renewal dates and manage the renewal process to help keep your Sender IDs active.

Compliance record management

Registration evidence, verification records and audit history are kept organised and ready when you need them.

Regulatory change monitoring

We monitor changes to ACMA requirements, carrier policies and channel obligations that may affect your Sender IDs.

5 active Sender IDs

Your Trusted Sender subscription includes management for up to 5 active Sender IDs, with discounted pricing for any additional Sender IDs.

VERA Compliance Hub

Complete visibility of your Sender IDs, verification records, compliance evidence, renewals and lifecycle activity in one place.

Better value as you grow

Your subscription includes up to 5 active Sender IDs and/or 1 Certified Telco registration. Additional Sender IDs and Dedicated Virtual Mobile Numbers are available at discounted pricing.

Self-service costs more than you think

When you price up what's included in Trusted Sender at market rates, self-service actually costs more, and you're doing all the work yourself.

Capability
Self-service
Trusted Sender ✓ Recommended
Specialist consultant
Monthly cost
From $133 p/month*
$99 p/month Save $34+p/m
$2,000–$10,000+ project
Dedicated Virtual Mobile Number
$25 p/month additional
✓ Included (1 × VMN)
Additional cost
Active Sender IDs managed
$250 setup + $10 p/month (10 senders)
✓ Up to 5 included
Typically additional
Business verification (KYB/KYC)
$199 individual / $399 company
✓ Included (fair usage)
✓ Included
ACMA registration support
Self-managed
✓ Managed for you
✓ Included
WhatsApp Business onboarding
$49 setup + $49 p/month per use case
✓ Up to 2 use cases/yr
Usually separate project
Renewal monitoring
Self-managed
✓ Proactive monitoring
Additional engagement
Regulatory change monitoring
Self-managed
✓ Included
✓ Included
Ongoing compliance administration
Self-managed
✓ Included
Additional engagement
Escalation support
Limited
✓ Included
✓ Included
VERA Compliance Portal access
Not included
✓ Full portal access
Not included
Internal effort required
High
Low
Low

Built for businesses where trust matters most

Trusted Sender is particularly valuable in regulated sectors, where sender trust, deliverability,
and compliance obligations are operationally critical.

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Financial services

Protect customers with verified messages built for fraud, trust and regulatory pressure.

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Healthcare

Keep patient communications trusted, timely and less likely to be missed.

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Government & Utilities

Send critical notifications with verified identity and clear compliance control.

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SaaS Platforms

Embed reliable, compliant messaging across every customer account at scale.

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Booking & scheduling

Reduce no-shows with reliable reminders that arrive when customers need them.

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Contact centres

Keep every customer interaction trusted, trackable and ready for action.

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Insurance

Send policy, claims and renewal updates with trusted delivery and compliance evidence.

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ISV & partners

Offer compliant messaging to customers without building telco expertise in-house.

Complete visibility, zero extra administration

Every Trusted Sender customer receives access to VERA - your dedicated compliance hub.

VERA brings together your Sender IDs, verification records, declarations, compliance evidence and renewal activity in one place. You'll always know what's been completed, what's in progress and where action may be required, while Kudosity manages the ongoing administration.

Registration visibility

Know exactly where every Sender ID stands. Track registrations, pending applications and action items across your organisation from a single view.

Never miss a renewal

Renewal dates and upcoming actions are surfaced so nothing slips through the cracks.

Audit-ready evidence

Keep verification records, declarations and supporting evidence organised in one place, ready whenever you need them.

Lifecycle visibility

See where every Sender ID sits across its compliance lifecycle.

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Your Sender ID is part of your digital identity

Just like your domain name, SSL certificate and email authentication, your Sender IDs have become a business asset that requires ongoing governance.

They help customers recognise your organisation, build trust in every message and now carry ongoing compliance obligations.

Trusted Sender manages that lifecycle, so your team doesn't have to.

Trusted Sender applies the same operational discipline to your messaging identity that organisations already expect for every other critical digital asset.

Messaging identity deserves the same care as every other digital asset.

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Why customers choose Trusted Sender

Predictable monthly pricing

One monthly fee replaces the administration of ongoing Sender ID compliance.

Complete visibility

VERA keeps your registrations, evidence and renewals organised in one place.

Better value as you grow

Receive discounted pricing on additional Sender IDs and Dedicated Virtual Mobile Numbers as your requirements expand.

FAQs

My provider does ACMA registration for free. Why pay $99?

Most providers pass through the carrier fees ($25 setup + $1p/m per Sender ID) and help you submit the form. That's a registration workflow, not a managed service. Trusted Sender covers registration, business verification, WhatsApp onboarding, lifecycle management, renewal tracking, regulatory monitoring, and escalation support. When you price those separately, self-service actually costs $133+ p/month, more than Trusted Sender, and with all the work falling on your team.

We're already ACMA-registered. Do we still need Trusted Sender?

Yes. Registration is just the start. Sender IDs and business verifications expire and need renewal. Carrier and ACMA requirements change. WhatsApp has separate onboarding requirements. Trusted Sender manages all of this ongoing, so your communications stay active without your team having to track it all. The bundle also includes a dedicated number and lifecycle management that self-registered customers don't have.

Why would I pay every month? Isn't registration a one-off?

Registration is the starting point, not the destination. Trusted Sender is ongoing operational assurance: sender lifecycle monitoring, renewal management, verification tracking, regulatory monitoring, dedicated number management, compliance administration, and escalation support. Think of it the way you think about managed IT or a specialist accountant.

Can't we just do this ourselves?

Absolutely. Many organisations can. The question is whether it's the best use of your team. Self-service means owning: understanding the registration path, collecting and validating evidence, managing verification, tracking status, monitoring renewal deadlines, and staying across carrier and regulatory changes.

What happens if we're not ACMA-registered?

ACMA enforcement is now live. Australian carriers are stamping SMS messages from Sender IDs not on the ACMA register as unverified. Unregistered messages will not be trusted. This applies to all alphanumeric Sender IDs sent to Australian mobile numbers.

What's a Dedicated Virtual Number and do I need one?

A Dedicated Virtual Number (DVN) is an Australian mobile number assigned exclusively to your account. It lets you register and own a Sender ID, use two-way messaging, and establish a consistent, trusted sender identity. One DVN is included in your Trusted Sender bundle.

Is Trusted Sender available outside Australia?

Trusted Sender is currently available for Australia and the ACMA Sender ID Register. If you're operating in Australia and other regions, contact our team to discuss what's available for your specific markets.

Your messages deserve to be trusted

Get ACMA-compliant and stay that way, without adding compliance administration to your team's workload.