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Vanuatu

SMS Sender ID Regulations

Local operator & regulator framework Sep 7, 2026
RegistrationNot RequiredSend directly via wholesaleSend directly via wholesale
Dial code+678
MCC541
RegionAsia and Pacific
Alpha Sender IDSupported
Short codeSupported
Approval timeInstant
Operators2 networks — DigiCel, SMILE
01 — Regulations

Domestic vs International

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

Registration is not required for Vanuatu — 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

Other Scams
Regulatory
Phishing
Explicit Content

Sending rules

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

Operator regulations

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

DigiCelMCC 541 · Registration not required
SMILEMCC 541 · Registration not required
03 — Compliance

Additional compliance notes

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

Requirements

Sender,Content,URL,Company Name

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