# Phone Serviced Batch

Data quality is the foundation of any customer management strategy. Analytics, campaign management, customer experience, and reporting are all underpinned by data quality and can have a significant impact on your business efficiency and reputation.

We can help you build lasting customer relationships with our data cleansing and maintenance software.

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**Contact our** [**Support team** ](https://www.loqate.com/anz/support/)**to arrange a Serviced Batch.** 
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## How does Phone Batch work?

Phone batch validates in real time phone numbers.

Simply, send us a flat file (CSV, TXT, XLS, XLSX) via SFTP of phone numbers and we will send you back validation results with insights.

We validate using our software in similar methods to our Phone Validation API but designed for files up to 1 million records.

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Looking for the API service? see [Phone Validation ](/loqate-harmony-api/api-specification/phone-validation.md)in Loqate Harmony API specification.
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## What countries does Phone Batch cover?

We have global coverage for Phone numbers being mobiles and landlines. 

Unfortunately, landlines in Australia and New Zealand can't be validated using this service.

## How is data transferred?

A secure SFTP connection is supplied OR customer supplied SFTP.

## How long does it take?

You will usually have the completed file(s) back within 0-2 days. 

## Do you need specific file schema?

Our preferred schema is:

* UID - Unique ID
* Phone number including the country code (e.g., 61 for Australia).

## Ready to get started?

**Contact our** [**Support team** ](https://www.loqate.com/anz/support/)**to arrange a Serviced Batch.** 


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