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International Dialing and Texting: Requirements

For your information: We assist you to get the phone number setup and compliant.

1: Verification of Local Address Requirements: Some countries require a physical local address only for specific number types (e.g., toll-free, shortcodes, or long codes). Verify if the "geo-restricted" note applies to all cases.

2: Carrier-Specific Restrictions: Some countries have carrier-based limitations that affect SMS deliverability.

1. Australia (AU) 🇦🇺

- ABN (Australian Business Number): Required for business use.

- Sender ID Registration: Custom sender IDs must be registered.

- Compliance: Follow ACMA regulations (Australian Communications and Media Authority).

- Local Address & ID Verification: Required for toll-free or long-code numbers.

- Carrier Restrictions: Marketing SMS requires explicit opt-in.

- Carrier-Specific Limitations: Some carriers may impose additional restrictions affecting SMS deliverability.

2. Canada (CA) 🇨🇦

- Business Registration: Requires a Canadian business number (BN).

- Compliance: Follow CRTC regulations (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission).

- Consent: Explicit opt-in required for SMS.

- Carrier Vetting: SMS services may require carrier approval before activation.

- Local Address: Required for geo-restricted numbers.

- Carrier-Specific Limitations: Some carriers may impose additional restrictions affecting SMS deliverability.

3. India (IN) 🇮🇳

- Business Registration: Requires a valid Indian business number (e.g., GSTIN).

- Compliance: Follow TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) regulations.

- DLT Registration: Businesses must register on the DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) platform for SMS compliance.

- Pre-Approved Templates: SMS content must use pre-approved templates.

- Consent: Explicit opt-in required for SMS.

- Local Address: Required for geo-restricted numbers.

4. Ireland (IE) 🇮🇪

- Business Registration: Requires a valid Irish business number (e.g., VAT or CRO registration).

- Compliance: Follow GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.

- Consent: Explicit opt-in required for SMS.

- Local Address: May be required for certain number types.

- Carrier Restrictions: Marketing SMS requires explicit opt-in.

5. Jamaica (JM) 🇯🇲

- Business Registration: Requires a valid Jamaican business number.

- Compliance: Follow OUR (Office of Utilities Regulation) regulations.

- Consent: Explicit opt-in required for SMS.

- Local Address: Required for geo-restricted numbers.

- Carrier Restrictions: Marketing SMS must comply with local regulations.

6. Kenya (KE) 🇰🇪

- Business Registration: Requires a valid Kenyan business number.

- Compliance: Follow CAK (Communications Authority of Kenya) regulations.

- Sender ID Registration: Kenyan businesses must register sender IDs before sending bulk SMS.

- Consent: Explicit opt-in required for SMS.

- Local Address: Required for geo-restricted numbers.

- Carrier Restrictions: Marketing SMS must comply with local regulations.

7. Malta (MT) 🇲🇹

- Business Registration: Requires a valid Maltese business number.

- Compliance: Follow GDPR and local telecom regulations.

- Consent: Explicit opt-in required for SMS.

- Local Address: Required for geo-restricted numbers.

- Carrier Restrictions: Marketing SMS must comply with local regulations.

8. New Zealand (NZ) 🇳🇿

- Business Registration: Requires a New Zealand Business Number (NZBN).

- Compliance: Follow Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007.

- Consent: Explicit opt-in required for SMS.

- Local Address: Required for geo-restricted numbers.

- Carrier Restrictions: Marketing SMS must comply with local regulations.

9. Nigeria (NG) 🇳🇬

- Business Registration: Requires a valid Nigerian business number.

- Compliance: Follow NCC (Nigerian Communications Commission) regulations.

- SMS Restrictions: Nigeria enforces strict restrictions on marketing SMS; most promotional SMS are blocked unless pre-registered.

- Consent: Explicit opt-in required for SMS.

- Local Address: Required for geo-restricted numbers.

- Carrier Restrictions: Marketing SMS must comply with local regulations.

10. Pakistan (PK) 🇵🇰

- Business Registration: Requires a valid Pakistani business number.

- Compliance: Follow PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority) regulations.

- Consent: Explicit opt-in required for SMS.

- Local Address: Required for geo-restricted numbers.

- Carrier Restrictions: Marketing SMS must comply with local regulations.

11. Philippines (PH) 🇵🇭

- Business Registration: Requires a valid Philippine business number.

- Compliance: Follow NTC (National Telecommunications Commission) regulations.

- Consent: Explicit opt-in required for SMS.

- Local Address: Required for geo-restricted numbers.

- Carrier Restrictions: Marketing SMS must comply with local regulations.

12. Singapore (SG) 🇸🇬

- Business Registration: Requires a valid Singapore business number (e.g., UEN).

- Compliance: Follow PDPA (Personal Data Protection Act) regulations.

- Consent: Explicit opt-in required for SMS.

- Local Address: Required for geo-restricted numbers.

- Carrier Restrictions: Marketing SMS must comply with local regulations.

13. South Africa (ZA) 🇿🇦

- Business Registration: Requires a valid South African business number.

- Compliance: Follow WASPA (Wireless Application Service Providers' Association) regulations.

- Consent: Explicit opt-in required for SMS.

- Local Address: Required for geo-restricted numbers.

- Carrier Restrictions: Marketing SMS must comply with local regulations.

14. United Kingdom (UK) 🇬🇧

- Business Registration: Requires a valid UK business number (e.g., VAT or Companies House registration).

- Sender ID Registration: Custom sender IDs (e.g., "YourBusiness") must be registered.

- Compliance: Follow GDPR and PECR regulations for SMS and voice.

- Local Address: May be required for certain number types.

- Carrier Restrictions: Marketing SMS requires explicit opt-in.

- Carrier-Specific Limitations: Some carriers may impose additional restrictions affecting SMS deliverability.

15. United States (US) 🇺🇸

- EIN (Employer Identification Number): Required for business texting under A2P 10DLC regulations.

- 10DLC Registration: Register brand and campaign with The Campaign Registry (TCR) via GHL’s portal.

- 10DLC Compliance: Unregistered traffic may result in high filtering or fines from carriers.

- Consent & Compliance: Follow TCPA and CTIA rules (explicit opt-in required).

- Toll-Free Verification: Optional for high-volume texting but must be verified.

- Carrier Restrictions: Marketing SMS may be blocked without proper registration.

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