Because it's faster, more efficient, and automatable!
For the standard user, manually browsing and uploading a csv file of phone numbers is the only option for screening data against the Telephone Preference service (TPS) and Corporate Telephone Preference Service (CTPS) registers. However, if you have access to a developer, then you can automate the process using an API like ours which is a faster, seemless, behind the scene solution which means the user will no longer have to TPS screen their data manually.
Manually screening phone numbers against the TPS and CTPS with CSV, XLS or XLXS files can be a little time-consuming and error-prone process. Each time a new batch of phone numbers needs to be screened against either the TPS or CTPS, the company must upload a spreadsheet, run the matching process and download the results identifying which telephone numbers are on the appropriate list. This repetitive task takes up valuable time, especially for larger organizations that screen data regularly. Our API allows you to automate this process by allowing companies to screen phone numbers in real-time with minimal manual intervention. Simply send the phone number to our TPS API, and receive a response indicating whether the number is on the TPS/CTPS list or not. This can be done instantly and at scale.
With a CSV spreadsheet, companies need to compiled a list of telephone numbers before uploading and running their TPS screening. This process works well, but is not without the potential to overlook some numbers and can result in flawed compliance checks. Using an API enables real-time screening. As soon as a phone number is entered into your system, it can be checked instantly against the TPS list, ensuring that no phone number slips through the cracks. This immediate validation improves compliance and helps avoid costly fines for making illegal calls.
As your business grows, so does the volume of calls and phone numbers that need to be screened. Manually handling increasingly large spreadsheets is not only inefficient but also prone to mistakes and delays. Our TPS API is built to scale. Whether you're screening a handful of numbers or millions, our TPS API can handle the load without slowing down. You won't need to worry about managing large files or investing in additional infrastructure to keep up with growth.
Many businesses already have customer relationship management (CRM) tools or automated dialling systems that could benefit from TPS screening. By using an API, you can seamlessly integrate TPS screening into these systems. Instead of exporting data to a separate application to manually screen phone numbers afterwards, you can ensure compliance directly within your existing tools. This reduces inefficiencies and enhances your business’s workflow.
With a CSV, XLS or XLSX spreadsheet, there is a risk of human error—whether it’s mismatching phone numbers or accidentally overlooking entries. This can result in fines, lawsuits, and damage to your company's reputation. Our TPS API removes these risks by providing an automated, consistent process for checking numbers. APIs are designed to ensure accuracy and reliability, with error handling and logging built in. We can help you compliant within the regulations.
Though using an API may require a subscription or pay-per-use model, the long-term savings far outweigh the costs. By automating the TPS screening process, businesses can save on labour costs, reduce the risk of errors, and avoid penalties associated with non-compliance. Additionally, with TPS Services TPS API you only pay for what you use, making it a cost-effective solution, especially for businesses with fluctuating volumes.
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