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SMS Sender ID Regulations

Local operator & regulator framework Sep 7, 2026
RegistrationNot RequiredSend directly via wholesaleSend directly via wholesale
Dial code+1242
MCC364
RegionLatAm
Alpha Sender IDSupported
Short codeSupported
Approval timeInstant
Operators3 networks — Aliv, Cybercell / BaTelCo, Smart Communications
01 — Regulations

Domestic vs International

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

Registration is not required for Bahamas — traffic can be sent directly through wholesale routing.

Sender capabilities

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

Registration requirements

Registration requiredNo

Restrictions

Regulatory
Gambling
Other Scams
Phishing
Delivery Phishing

Sending rules

URL restrictionsNo
OTPNo
Opt-out mandatoryNo
02 — Operators

Operator regulations

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

AlivMCC 364 · Registration not required
Cybercell / BaTelCoMCC 364 · Registration not required
Smart CommunicationsMCC 364 · Registration not required
03 — Compliance

Additional compliance notes

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

Requirements

Company name,Contact email,Contact mobile number,Contact person,Type of Traffic,Use case description,

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