Benefits of BYOC
- Save 40-60% on messaging costs at scale
- Use existing Twilio account you already pay for
- Keep all Drop Cowboy platform features
- Maintain carrier relationships and billing
- Pay wholesale rates with no markup
Solution
BYOC Twilio: Use Twilio Numbers with Drop Cowboy
Keep your Twilio carrier strategy while using Drop Cowboy's ringless voicemail, SMS, voice broadcast, workflows, and analytics.
Why BYOC Makes Sense for High-Volume Senders
When bringing your own carrier saves money and increases flexibility
Standard Pricing Works For
- Lower volume campaigns (under 10,000 messages/month)
- Businesses wanting simplicity over cost optimization
- Teams needing Drop Cowboy carrier rates included
BYOC
Bring Your Own Carrier (BYOC)
Already have Twilio, Bandwidth, Telnyx, or another SIP carrier? Connect it to Drop Cowboy and unlock massive savings while keeping all our enterprise features.
Save up to 40–60% on messaging costs
Use your existing Twilio account
Connect any SIP-compatible carrier
Keep all Drop Cowboy features
Pay wholesale rates directly
No markup on messages
Enterprise-grade reliability
Full API access
Dedicated account manager
How BYOC Works
Step 1
Connect Your Carrier
Link your Twilio or SIP-compatible carrier in settings
Step 2
Use All Features
Access every Drop Cowboy feature as usual. No limitations.
Step 3
Pay Wholesale Rates
Get billed directly by your carrier with no markup
Popular with: Twilio and most other SIP carriers
How BYOC Works with Drop Cowboy
Use your Twilio account across all Drop Cowboy products
Connect Your Twilio Account
Provide Drop Cowboy your Twilio API credentials (Account SID and Auth Token). One-time setup connects your existing account. No need to acquire new numbers or carrier relationships.
Use Across All Products
BYOC works with ringless voicemail, SMS, voice broadcast, Power Dialer, and all Drop Cowboy features. Messages route through your Twilio account while Drop Cowboy handles campaigns, automation, and analytics.
Pay Wholesale Rates
Pay only your Twilio per-message costs (typically $0.0035-$0.015 per message depending on volume). No Drop Cowboy markup on BYOC messages. Typical savings: 40-60% compared to standard platform rates.
Full Platform Analytics
Access all Drop Cowboy analytics and reporting for BYOC campaigns. Track delivery rates, response rates, conversions, and ROI same as standard campaigns. Campaign performance data in one place.
Complete Compliance Tools
Use all Drop Cowboy compliance features with BYOC: quiet hours enforcement, DNC scrubbing, suppression lists, opt-out management, and campaign audit logs. Tools designed to support compliance.
Mimic AI Voice Cloning
Use Mimic AI voice cloning with BYOC campaigns. Clone your voice once, personalize thousands of messages with dynamic fields. AI voice works across all channels regardless of carrier.
Ready to Save on Messaging Costs?
Connect your Twilio account and start saving 40-60% on campaign costs
Ready to Save with BYOC?
Connect your Twilio account to Drop Cowboy and start saving 40-60% on messaging costs while keeping all enterprise features.
See how BYOC saves money at scale
Standard Platform Pricing
Pay Drop Cowboy retail per-message rates that include carrier costs and platform features. Pricing varies by plan tier. Best for businesses sending under 10,000 messages per month. Simple all-inclusive billing.
Simpler billing
BYOC Pricing
Pay only wholesale carrier rates through your Twilio account with no Drop Cowboy markup on message costs. Plus monthly platform subscription fee. Best for businesses sending over 10,000 messages per month.
Wholesale carrier rates
Significant Cost Savings
BYOC typically saves 40-60% on message costs at high volumes. Savings increase with volume - higher volume businesses see the greatest benefit. Contact sales for a custom savings estimate based on your expected monthly volume.
40-60% savings typical
Calculate Your BYOC Savings
Contact our team to estimate your potential savings based on monthly message volume and Twilio rates
How to Set Up BYOC with Twilio
Connect your existing Twilio account in minutes
1
Get Your Twilio Credentials
Log into Twilio Console. Copy your Account SID and Auth Token from account settings. These credentials allow Drop Cowboy to send messages through your Twilio account.
2
Contact Drop Cowboy Support
Reach out to your dedicated account manager or contact support. Provide Twilio Account SID and Auth Token. Our team configures BYOC setup in your Drop Cowboy account.
3
Configure Webhooks (If Needed)
Set up Twilio webhooks to forward callbacks and SMS replies to Drop Cowboy platform. Configure phone number routing. Tests ensure proper integration.
4
Start Sending Campaigns
Choose BYOC when creating campaigns. Messages route through your Twilio account at your carrier rates. All Drop Cowboy features work normally with BYOC.
Interactive demo content
Ready to Connect Twilio?
Start saving on messaging costs with BYOC setup
Start Using Your Twilio Account
Connect your existing Twilio numbers and start launching campaigns with Drop Cowboy's complete automation and analytics platform.
Who Benefits Most from BYOC
High-volume senders save the most with BYOC
Healthcare Providers
Multi-location practices sending 20,000+ appointment reminders monthly. BYOC saves $400-800/month on messaging costs while maintaining secure delivery.
Real Estate Brokerages
National brokerages sending 50,000+ property updates monthly. BYOC reduces costs by $2,500-4,000/month. Existing Twilio contracts stay active.
B2B Sales Teams
Sales teams sending 30,000+ follow-up messages monthly. BYOC saves $1,500-2,500/month while keeping all automation and analytics features.
E-Commerce Brands
Retailers sending 100,000+ SMS notifications monthly. BYOC reduces costs by $5,000-8,000/month. Multi-channel campaigns stay unified.
Ready to Reduce Your Costs?
Connect your Twilio account and start saving on campaign costs
Calculate Your BYOC ROI
High-volume senders typically save $400-$8,000 per month with BYOC. Contact our team to calculate your potential savings.
What you need to know before setting up BYOC
Twilio Account Required
You must have an active Twilio account with API access. Twilio pay-as-you-go or committed volume plans work. Minimum Twilio balance recommended for campaign execution.
Active Twilio account
Billing Responsibility
Twilio bills you directly for message volume. Drop Cowboy charges platform subscription fee separate from carrier costs. Monitor Twilio usage to manage billing.
Direct Twilio billing
Message Limits
Twilio rate limits apply to BYOC sends. Standard Twilio limits: 10,000 messages/minute for SMS, varies for voice. Plan campaigns accordingly to avoid throttling.
Respect rate limits
Setup Assistance
Drop Cowboy provides BYOC setup guidance and webhook configuration support. Account managers help with integration. Technical documentation available for developers.
Expert setup help
Need Help Connecting Twilio?
Our team can walk you through provisioning, webhooks, and throughput settings
BYOC with Twilio FAQs
Common questions about Bring Your Own Carrier
Bring Your Own Carrier (BYOC) lets you use your existing Twilio account for messaging and voice through Drop Cowboy. You keep billing and carrier relationships while Drop Cowboy handles campaigns, automation, and analytics. Messages route through your Twilio account at your carrier rates.
No. You can connect existing Twilio numbers and configure routing through Drop Cowboy. We guide you through webhook setup so messages and calls flow into campaigns and your shared inbox. Your numbers work normally through both Twilio and Drop Cowboy.
BYOC typically saves 40-60% on message costs at high volumes. You pay wholesale carrier rates through Twilio instead of retail Drop Cowboy messaging rates. Savings increase with message volume. Contact sales for a custom savings estimate based on your expected monthly volume.
All Drop Cowboy features work with BYOC: Mimic AI voice cloning, marketing automation, workflows, analytics, CRM integration, compliance tools (quiet hours, DNC scrubbing, suppression lists), 2-way messaging, and call tracking. You get full platform capabilities regardless of carrier.
Contact Drop Cowboy support and provide your Twilio Account SID and Auth Token. Our team configures BYOC in your account. Setup webhooks to forward callbacks and SMS replies to Drop Cowboy. Configuration typically completes same-day with testing to ensure proper integration.
Yes. BYOC includes Drop Cowboy platform subscription fee (varies by plan) plus your Twilio per-message costs paid directly to Twilio. Platform fee covers all features, support, and infrastructure. You pay Twilio for carrier usage separate from platform subscription.
Twilio rate limits apply: typically 10,000 SMS per minute, varies for voice. Drop Cowboy campaigns respect Twilio limits automatically. For higher volumes, Twilio committed volume plans increase limits. Plan campaigns to avoid throttling.
Yes. BYOC works with ringless voicemail, SMS, voice broadcast, Power Dialer, and all Drop Cowboy products. Choose BYOC carrier option when creating campaigns. Messages route through your Twilio account while maintaining all platform features.
BYOC works with existing Twilio contracts and negotiated rates. You keep your carrier relationship and billing setup. Drop Cowboy routes messages through your Twilio account without changing your Twilio agreement. Maximum cost savings when you already have competitive Twilio rates.
Drop Cowboy analytics show all campaign performance metrics. Twilio bills you directly for message volume separately. Monitor both platforms: Drop Cowboy for campaign analytics, Twilio for carrier usage and costs. Export detailed reports from both systems.
Yes. Configure individual campaigns to use BYOC or standard Drop Cowboy carrier. Mix both approaches in same account. Use BYOC for high-volume campaigns, standard pricing for occasional sends. Flexibility to optimize costs by campaign type.