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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+211
MCC659
RegionAfrica
Alpha Sender IDSupported
Short codeSupported
Approval time7-Days
Operators6 networks — Digitel, Failed Calls, Gemtel Ltd (South Sudan, MTN, Network of The World Ltd (NOW) (South Sudan, Zain
01 — Regulations

Domestic vs International

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

Sender ID registration is required for South Sudan. 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 time7-Days
FeesNo Fees
ScopeDomestic company

Registration requirements

Registration requiredYes

Restrictions

Other Scams
Regulatory
Phishing
Explicit Content

Sending rules

URL restrictionsNo
OTPNo
Opt-out mandatoryNo
Allowed hours (Mon–Fri)N/A
02 — Operators

Operator regulations

6 networks carry SMS traffic in South Sudan. MNP is live in most markets — run an HLR lookup before routing.

DigitelMCC 659 · Registration required
Failed CallsMCC 659 · Registration required
Gemtel Ltd (South SudanMCC 659 · Registration required
MTNMCC 659 · Registration required
Network of The World Ltd (NOW) (South SudanMCC 659 · Registration required
ZainMCC 659 · Registration required
03 — Compliance

Additional compliance notes

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

Requirements

Company name, Company website, Use case description,, Content Sample

Required documents

N/A

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