SMS rules for Congo
+242
Sender ID restrictions
| Alphanumeric sender ID | Can be overwritten |
|---|---|
| Foreign numeric sender ID | Can be overwritten |
| Local numeric sender ID | Supported |
| Generic sender ID prohibited | Yes, you can |
| Sender ID can be changed | Yes, you can |
| 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: Congo (CG)
Congo, officially known as the Republic of Congo, is located in Africa and has the country code 242 and the mobile country code (MCC) 629. When sending SMS messages to this country, there are specific sender ID guidelines. Alphanumeric sender IDs must contain the brand name and are case sensitive. It is important to note that for the MTN network (62910) pre-registration is mandatory. Numeric sender IDs are not supported unless offered as part of a two-way service and will be overwritten to ensure delivery. Generic sender IDs such as INFO, SMS or NOTICE are not allowed. To start the Sender ID registration process, it is recommended to contact your account manager or support.
When it comes to usage and content, user consent is required before sending marketing messages. It is also important to emphasize that P2P traffic is prohibited, as well as content related to politics, religion, unsolicited promotion or gambling is not allowed. In addition, the general content restrictions set out in our Acceptable Use Policy apply.
We do our best to ensure that all information on specific terms is up-to-date and accurate, but we cannot be held responsible for changes in legislation or guidelines in individual countries.
Congo, officially known as the Republic of Congo, is located in Africa and has the country code 242 and the mobile country code (MCC) 629. When sending SMS messages to this country, there are specific sender ID guidelines. Alphanumeric sender IDs must contain the brand name and are case sensitive. It is important to note that for the MTN network (62910) pre-registration is mandatory. Numeric sender IDs are not supported unless offered as part of a two-way service and will be overwritten to ensure delivery. Generic sender IDs such as INFO, SMS or NOTICE are not allowed. To start the Sender ID registration process, it is recommended to contact your account manager or support.
When it comes to usage and content, user consent is required before sending marketing messages. It is also important to emphasize that P2P traffic is prohibited, as well as content related to politics, religion, unsolicited promotion or gambling is not allowed. In addition, the general content restrictions set out in our Acceptable Use Policy apply.
We do our best to ensure that all information on specific terms is up-to-date and accurate, but we cannot be held responsible for changes in legislation or guidelines in individual countries.
Last updated: April 20, 2026