SMS standards for Botswana
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Restricciones de ID de remitente
| ID alfanumérico de remitente | Soportado |
|---|---|
| ID numérico extranjero | Soportado |
| Local digital ID | Soportado |
| ID genérico de remitente prohibido | Sí |
| ID de remitente puede ser modificado | No |
| Número virtual requerido | No |
| Marketing requires opt-in | Sí |
| P2P prohibido | Sí |
| DLR handset not available | No |
Restricciones de contenido
| Category | Status | Notas |
|---|---|---|
| Juegos de azar | PROHIBITED | Detected from provider text: gambling, betting, casino |
| Contenido político | PROHIBITED | Detected from provider text: political |
| Contenido religioso | PROHIBITED | Detected from provider text: religious |
| Marketing / Promotional | PROHIBITED | Detected from provider text: marketing, promotion |
Notas
Country: Botswana (BW).
In Botswana, there are specific guidelines for sending SMS messages. Alphanumeric sender IDs are supported, but they must include the brand name. Numeric sender IDs are also allowed, while generic sender IDs such as INFO, SMS, NOTICE, etc. are prohibited.
In order to send marketing messages, prior consent is required from the recipients. It is important to note that person-to-person (P2P) traffic is prohibited. No content related to politics, religion, unsolicited promotion or gambling may be sent. In addition to these guidelines, the general terms of our Acceptable Use Policy apply.
We do our best to ensure that the information about text messaging in Botswana is up-to-date and accurate, but we cannot be held responsible for changes in legislation. For more information or assistance, please contact our experts.
In Botswana, there are specific guidelines for sending SMS messages. Alphanumeric sender IDs are supported, but they must include the brand name. Numeric sender IDs are also allowed, while generic sender IDs such as INFO, SMS, NOTICE, etc. are prohibited.
In order to send marketing messages, prior consent is required from the recipients. It is important to note that person-to-person (P2P) traffic is prohibited. No content related to politics, religion, unsolicited promotion or gambling may be sent. In addition to these guidelines, the general terms of our Acceptable Use Policy apply.
We do our best to ensure that the information about text messaging in Botswana is up-to-date and accurate, but we cannot be held responsible for changes in legislation. For more information or assistance, please contact our experts.
Última actualización: April 20, 2026