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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+33
MCC208
RegionEurope
Alpha Sender IDSupported
Short codeSupported
Approval time7-Days
Operators4 networks — Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile
01 — Regulations

Domestic vs International

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

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

Sender capabilities

Alphanumeric Sender IDSupported
Short codeSupported
Long numericNot supported
Sender formatAlphanumeric
Approval time7-Days
FeesNo Fees
ScopeDomestic company

Registration requirements

Registration requiredYes

Restrictions

Regulatory
Other Scams
Phishing
Delivery Phishing

Sending rules

URL restrictionsNo
OTPNo
Opt-out mandatoryYes
Allowed hours (Mon–Fri)MON - FRI: 08:00:00 - 21:30:00; [+2] - Paris, France
Allowed hours (Sat)SAT: 08:00:00 - 21:30:00; [+2] - Paris, France
Allowed hours (Sun)SAT: 08:00:00 - 21:30:00; [+2] - Paris, France
02 — Operators

Operator regulations

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

OrangeMCC 208 · Registration required
SFRMCC 208 · Registration required
Bouygues TelecomMCC 208 · Registration required
Free MobileMCC 208 · Registration 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,Estimated monthly volume,Message Example,Type of Traffic,Use case description Kindly note that the operators in France have introduced a prohibition regarding promotion and advertisement of Energy Renovation Grants in accordance with the French law. If sent, this type of traffic will be blocked, and the Sender will be subject to sanctions and fines.

Required documents

N/A

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