What Does Common Short Code Administration (CSCA) Mean?

Common Short Code Administration (CSCA) is the process of administrating a system of common short codes, which are numbers that organizations and other parties use to transmit messages over wireless platforms. A Common Short Code Administrator serves as a kind of clearinghouse for U.S. wireless carriers that need to structure the use of common short codes in their markets.

Techopedia Explains Common Short Code Administration (CSCA)

Common short codes, and short codes in general, are used in mobile messaging. They are shorter than conventional telephone numbers, and they mark the transmission of SMS or MMS messages on wireless networks. Common short codes are short codes that are shared by multiple operators.