--- title: Texting for Capitol Hill | Reach SMS description: Easily text constituents with Reach SMS, a self-service platform designed for House offices, offering transparent pricing and seamless integrations. --- [![Homepage Logo Main](https://www.parthenon.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Homepage%20Logos%20+%20Images/Homepage%20Logo%20Main.png?width=1200&height=600&name=Homepage%20Logo%20Main.png "Homepage Logo Main")](https://www.parthenon.co/) [![Homepage Logo Main](https://www.parthenon.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Homepage%20Logos%20+%20Images/Homepage%20Logo%20Main.png?width=1200&height=600&name=Homepage%20Logo%20Main.png "Homepage Logo Main")](https://www.parthenon.co/) - Who we serve - [Capitol Hill](https://www.parthenon.co/capitol-hill) - [State & Local Government](https://www.parthenon.co/state-and-local) - [Pricing](https://www.parthenon.co/pricing) - [About us](https://www.parthenon.co/about-us) - [Careers](https://www.parthenon.co/careers) - [Trust Center](https://www.parthenon.co/trust-center) [Schedule a Demo](https://www.parthenon.co/demo-request) [Schedule a Demo](https://www.parthenon.co/contact-us) - Products - [Reach](https://www.parthenon.co/state-and-local) - [Nexus](https://www.parthenon.co/nexus) - Resources - [Blog](https://www.parthenon.co/blog) - [Contact Support](https://www.parthenon.co/contact-support) - Company - [About Us](https://www.parthenon.co/about-us) - [Security](https://www.parthenon.co/trust-center) - [Careers](https://www.parthenon.co/careers) - [Login](https://app.parthenon.co) [Buy Now](https://www.hubspot.com/) Reach SMS # Constituent texting built for House offices. Send your own texts in minutes, without a retainer or relying on a vendor's schedule. [Start texting constituents](https://www.parthenon.co/demo-request) ![Reach SMS](https://www.parthenon.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Reach%20SMS.png?width=1000&height=691&name=Reach%20SMS.png "Reach SMS") ## Why offices choose Reach SMS | The old way | With Reach SMS | | --- | --- | | Waiting on a vendor to send your message | Log in and send it yourself, anytime | | Retainers and custom quotes | $500 per year, plus pay-as-you-go rates per message | | Unpredictable invoices | See the exact cost before every send | | Sorting out carrier compliance | We handle carrier registration and provide a local number | | Tools that aren't designed for the elected official | House Cloud Services Authorized | ![SMS event invite](https://www.parthenon.co/hs-fs/hubfs/SMS%20Event%20Invite.png?width=400&height=711&name=SMS%20Event%20Invite.png "SMS event invite") Reach SMS ## Key features ### Self-service platform Log in and send messages on your schedule. No waiting on a third party. ### Live previews Create event invitations, community updates, surveys and more with a live message preview. See exactly how your text will appear as you build it. ### SMS and MMS Send SMS or MMS messages based on your needs. Reach SMS automatically selects the most cost-effective option. ### Grow your subscriber list Upload your existing contact list and grow your subscriber base with built-in web forms. ### Know your spend before you send Reach SMS shows your estimated campaign cost before you hit send, helping you stay within budget. ### Integrates with L2 Build your SMS lists in L2 and transfer them directly to your Reach SMS account via API. No manual importing or exporting required. FAQ ## Questions offices ask us. ### How does texting registration work? Carriers require 10DLC registration before texting. We'll secure your local number and help you complete the registration process. Approval typically takes two to three weeks, after which you can begin sending messages. ### Is Reach SMS approved for House use? Yes. Reach SMS is House Cloud Services Authorized, following vendor, risk, technical, and contract reviews by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and approval by the Committee on House Administration for official House use. ### What does texting cost? Check out our [pricing page](https://www.parthenon.co/pricing) for details. ### Can I keep my current texting number? It depends on your current provider. We'll work with them to determine whether your existing number can be transferred. If not, we'll secure a new local number for your office. ### Do texts need Franking review? Your office remains responsible for obtaining any required Franking review and approval. Most office send a test message to their phone first and use that to submit the required information. ### Can I import my existing phone list? Yes. Reach SMS makes it easy to import your existing contact list as part of the onboarding process. ### Do I need an L2 subscription? Not necessarily. If your office already has L2 DataMapping, you can build your contact list there and transfer it directly to Reach SMS. Otherwise, you can import an existing list or grow your audience with web sign-up forms. If you're interested in a L2 subscription, let us know! ### Do you sell our data? Never. Learn more about how we protect your data in our [Privacy and Data Protection Policy](https://www.parthenon.co/privacy-policy) and [Trust Center](https://www.parthenon.co/trust-center). ## Ready to get started? [Start texting constituents](https://www.parthenon.co/demo-request) [See pricing](https://www.parthenon.co/pricing) - [Contact Support](https://www.parthenon.co/contact-support) - [Terms](https://www.parthenon.co/terms-of-service) - [Privacy](https://www.parthenon.co/privacy-policy) - [Trust Center](https://www.parthenon.co/trust-center) Copyright © 2026 Parthenon Labs Incorporated. ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "FAQPage", "mainEntity" : [ { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Carriers require 10DLC registration before texting. We'll secure your local number and help you complete the registration process. Approval typically takes two to three weeks, after which you can begin sending messages." }, "name" : "How does texting registration work?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Yes. 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