SMS rules for Central African Republic
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Sender ID restrictions
| Alphanumeric sender ID | Supported |
|---|---|
| Foreign numeric sender ID | Supported |
| Local numeric sender ID | Supported |
| Generic sender ID prohibited | Yes, you can |
| Sender ID can be changed | No, you can't. |
| Virtual number required | Yes, you can |
| Marketing requires opt-in | Yes, you can |
| P2P prohibited | Yes, you can |
| Handset DLR unavailable | No, you can't. |
Content restrictions
| Category | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling / Games | PROHIBITED | Detected from provider text: gambling, betting, casino |
| Political content | PROHIBITED | Detected from provider text: political |
| Religious content | PROHIBITED | Detected from provider text: religious |
| Marketing / Advertising | PROHIBITED | Detected from provider text: marketing, promotion |
Notes
Country: Central African Republic (CF)
The Central African Republic has specific guidelines for sending SMS messages. Alphanumeric sender IDs are allowed, as are numeric sender IDs. However, generic sender IDs such as INFO, SMS and NOTICE are not allowed.
When it comes to marketing traffic, it is important to obtain consent from users before sending messages. P2P traffic is not allowed and content related to politics, religion, unsolicited promotion or gambling is prohibited. In addition to these guidelines, our Acceptable Use Policy applies to all messages.
We do our best to ensure that the information about text messaging in the Central African Republic is up-to-date and correct, but we cannot be held responsible for changes in legislation. For further information or advice, please feel free to contact our experts.
The Central African Republic has specific guidelines for sending SMS messages. Alphanumeric sender IDs are allowed, as are numeric sender IDs. However, generic sender IDs such as INFO, SMS and NOTICE are not allowed.
When it comes to marketing traffic, it is important to obtain consent from users before sending messages. P2P traffic is not allowed and content related to politics, religion, unsolicited promotion or gambling is prohibited. In addition to these guidelines, our Acceptable Use Policy applies to all messages.
We do our best to ensure that the information about text messaging in the Central African Republic is up-to-date and correct, but we cannot be held responsible for changes in legislation. For further information or advice, please feel free to contact our experts.
Last updated: April 20, 2026