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Should my lead forms ask for a phone number, and what consent do I need to text leads?

Votel recommends always asking for the phone number. A phone number is more valuable than an email address: around 90 percent or more of text messages are read, which is not true of email, and a lead who gives a phone number is usually a higher quality prospect.

To text and call people who fill out a form, the form needs an opt in for text messages and phone calls.

Updated October 21, 2026More in Phone, SMS & 10DLCAll FAQs