SureSMS

SMS rules for Congo D.R.

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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: Democratic Republic of Congo (CD).

Transmitter ID guidelines allow alphanumeric transmitter IDs, however, transmitter IDs can be replaced by a short code for Orange. Numeric sender IDs are allowed, but not for Africell and Airtel. Generic sender IDs such as INFO, SMS, NOTICE etc. are prohibited.

For marketing, it is necessary to obtain consent from users before sending marketing messages. P2P traffic is not allowed. Content related to politics, religion, unsolicited promotion or gambling is also prohibited. No additional content restrictions apply beyond those mentioned in our Acceptable Use Policy.

It is important to note that the rules for SMS broadcasting in individual countries may change and we cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies. However, we do our best to ensure that all information on specific terms is up-to-date and accurate.

Last updated: April 20, 2026