Short codes
Five digits, because a service number needs no more.
A short code is a five-digit service number, easier to remember than a full one. The best known concern SMS precisely: 33700 is used to report an unwanted message, and 36111 is commonly used to opt out of commercial texts.
In brief
- A French short code has five digits.
- 33700 is the national scheme for reporting unwanted SMS and calls.
- Reporting to 33700 is free and not deducted from your plan.
- Not all short codes are free: some are premium-rated.
Their brevity is more than a convenience: it makes the number memorable and easy to pass on out loud, which matters for a service people reach for in a hurry or in irritation. It is the same logic as emergency numbers, only longer.
The thing to watch is pricing. A short code is not free by nature: 33700 is, as are opt-out keywords such as STOP, but other five-digit numbers are value-added services and are billed. Receiving an SMS from a short code costs nothing; it is replying or calling that may be charged.
A short code cannot be used as a recipient from this service: the form only accepts ten-digit French mobiles.
Frequently asked questions
Is 33700 free?+
Yes. Forwarding an unwanted SMS and replying to 33700 are free on every French operator.
Can I send an SMS to a short code from this site?+
No. The service only routes to ten-digit French mobiles starting with 06 or 07.
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