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SMS Sender ID Regulations

Local operator & regulator framework Sep 7, 2026
RegistrationRequiredRegister a Sender ID firstRegister a Sender ID
Dial code+506
MCC712
RegionLatAm
Alpha Sender IDSupported
Short codeSupported
Approval time5-Days
Operators3 networks — Kolbi ICE, Claro, Liberty
01 — Regulations

Domestic vs International

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

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

Sender capabilities

Alphanumeric Sender IDSupported
Short codeSupported
Long numericSupported
Sender formatShort Code
Approval time5-Days
FeesNo Fees
ScopeDomestic company

Registration requirements

Registration requiredYes

Restrictions

Regulatory
Other Scams
Phishing
Delivery Phishing

Sending rules

URL restrictionsNo
OTPNo
Opt-out mandatoryNo
02 — Operators

Operator regulations

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

Kolbi ICEMCC 712 · Registration required
ClaroMCC 712 · Registration required
LibertyMCC 712 · Registration required
03 — Compliance

Additional compliance notes

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

Requirements

Company address,Company name,Company region,Company website,Contact mobile number,Contact person,Message Example,Opt-in method,Tax code,Traffic origin,Type of Traffic,Use case description

Required documents

N/A

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