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SMS Sender ID Regulations

Local operator & regulator framework Sep 7, 2026
RegistrationRequiredRegister a Sender ID firstRegister a Sender ID Download regulation document
Dial code+61
MCC505
RegionAsia and Pacific
Alpha Sender IDSupported
Short codeSupported
Approval time20 Days
Operators4 networks — Telstra, Optus, Vodafone/TPG, Pivotel
01 — Regulations

Domestic vs International

Requirements differ by who is sending. Pick the scope that matches your business.

Sender ID registration is required for Australia. The current requirements are shown below as provided by the SMSala Sender ID team.

Sender capabilities

Alphanumeric Sender IDSupported
Short codeSupported
Long numericSupported
Sender formatAlphanumeric
Approval time20 Days
FeesNo Fees
ScopeDomestic company

Registration requirements

Registration requiredYes

Restrictions

Gambling
Phishing
Other Scams
Regulatory
Explicit Content
Delivery Phishing Licenced Gambling is allowed

Sending rules

URL restrictionsNo
OTPNo
02 — Operators

Operator regulations

4 networks carry SMS traffic in Australia. MNP is live in most markets — run an HLR lookup before routing.

TelstraMCC 505 · Registration required
OptusMCC 505 · Registration required
Vodafone/TPGMCC 505 · Registration required
PivotelMCC 505 · Registration required
03 — Compliance

Additional compliance notes

Country & operator-specific guidance maintained by the Sender ID team.

Requirements

Requirements : Company name,Contact email,Contact mobile number,Contact person,Type of Traffic,Use case description. companies website Regulations: Sender IDs must be registered with ACMA before sending SMS traffic in Australia. The registration process depends on whether the company has an ABN. Companies with an ABN: Registration can be completed through SMASender IDs must be registered with ACMA before sending SMS traffic in Australia. The registration process depends on whether the company has an ABN. Companies with an ABN: Registration can be completed through an ACMA-participating telecom provider or its partner. Identity and authorization checks are required. Companies without an ABN: Registration must be completed through SMSala The registration process depends on whether the company has an ABN. Companies with an ABN: Registration can be completed through an ACMA-participating telecom provider ( SMSala) Identity and authorization checks are required. Companies without an ABN: Registration must be completed through an ACMA-certified provider.( SMSala) Identity and authorization checks are required. Companies without an ABN: Registration must be completed through an ACMA-certified provider.

Required documents

Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN), Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN), Indigenous Corporation Number (ICN) are required only one per business, Australian Government-issued ID / Australian Passport Registration form , local CR certified for Non ABN

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