We’re excited to announce that Broadcast now supports Google Voice!
What does this mean?
Now your contacts can join your groups and receive your sms text messages from our short code (38470) to their Google Voice phone number! Wondering what other carriers we support?
New to short codes? Start with our guide to short codes for SMS, and see how a dedicated SMS short code works on Broadcast.
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Google Voice and short codes: FAQ
Can I get SMS messages on Google Voice?
Yes. Google Voice Help says you can get text messages from anywhere in the world, and you can send texts at no charge to U.S., Canadian and Puerto Rican numbers. The one documented exception: you cannot send texts to five- or six-digit short codes (Google Voice Help, checked Oct 19, 2026). Google does not document whether every short code can reach a Voice number, so test a short code before relying on it.
Can I use Google Voice for SMS marketing or mass texting?
No. Google says Voice messaging "is intended only for interactive conversations" and not for bulk messaging, and that sending the same text to many people can get your messages blocked (Google Voice Help). The Google Voice Acceptable Use Policy prohibits "sending commercial or promotional messages to a large number of users, or sending messages in bulk" and sending messages "via an automated process, such as a script." The free plan is for personal use (Google Voice plans), and group messages can have up to 8 participants, including the sender. For opt-in lists, see how to send a mass text.
How do I get an SMS short code?
In the U.S., short codes are leased through the Short Code Registry: you choose a five- or six-digit code (or get a random one), lease it, and launch your campaign with a messaging partner once it is approved. Our short code registration guide walks through the steps.
