Is Ring Central charging $40 do facilitate the registration process of registering my SMC?
RingCentral is not currently charging any additional fees for TCR registration. Any fees incurred would be from TCR, Syniverse, or T-Mobile (they would show up on your RingCentral bill, but again we are not charging processing or other fees as part of this process).
The $40 fee specifically is for third party vetting if needed for T-Mobile (they limit SMS to 2,000/mo per brand unless vetting is completed).
As for the charges you will incur and when you will be charged, please look at the bottom of the form provided (last checkbox), additional details will be provided there.
Why can't I just submit the form to the csp.campaignregistry.com
TCR requires businesses to register through their Communications Service Provider or CSP. Unfortunately, this means you are unable to register using their website (for CSP registration only), or register with TCR without going through a CSP.
