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Sao Tomé and Principe

SMS Sender ID Regulations

Local operator & regulator framework Sep 7, 2026
RegistrationNot RequiredSend directly via wholesaleSend directly via wholesale
Dial code+239
MCC626
RegionAfrica
Alpha Sender ID
Short code
Approval timeInstant
Operators2 networks — CSTmovel, Unitel
01 — Regulations

Domestic vs International

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

Registration is not required for Sao Tomé and Principe — traffic can be sent directly through wholesale routing.

Sender capabilities

Sender formatAlphanumeric
Approval timeInstant
FeesNo Fees
ScopeDomestic company

Registration requirements

Registration requiredNo

Restrictions

Other Scams
Regulatory
Phishing
Explicit Content

Sending rules

OTPNo
02 — Operators

Operator regulations

2 networks carry SMS traffic in Sao Tomé and Principe. MNP is live in most markets — run an HLR lookup before routing.

CSTmovelMCC 626 · Registration not required
UnitelMCC 626 · Registration not required
03 — Compliance

Additional compliance notes

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

Requirements

Sender name, Company name & address, Service type, Sample content and Website

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