SMS standards for Ethiopia
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Restricciones de ID de remitente
| ID alfanumérico de remitente | Puede ser sobreescrito |
|---|---|
| ID numérico extranjero | Puede ser sobreescrito |
| Local digital ID | Soportado |
| ID genérico de remitente prohibido | Sí |
| ID de remitente puede ser modificado | Sí |
| 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: Ethiopia (ET).
Ethiopia is subject to specific guidelines regarding the sending of SMS messages. Alphanumeric sender IDs are supported on all networks except Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation (63601) where prior registration is required. Sender IDs are case sensitive and must include the brand name. Numeric sender IDs are supported on all networks except Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation (63601) where the sender ID will be overwritten to ensure delivery. Generic sender IDs such as INFO, SMS, NOTICE, etc. are prohibited. To begin the Sender ID registration process, please contact your account manager or support.
When it comes to marketing, it is necessary to obtain consent from users before sending marketing messages. P2P traffic is prohibited and no content related to politics, religion, unsolicited promotion or gambling may be sent. There are no additional content restrictions beyond those stated in our Acceptable Use Policy.
We endeavor to keep all information up to date and accurate, but we cannot be held responsible for any changes in the rules for SMS messaging in Ethiopia. For further information or assistance, please contact our support team.
Ethiopia is subject to specific guidelines regarding the sending of SMS messages. Alphanumeric sender IDs are supported on all networks except Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation (63601) where prior registration is required. Sender IDs are case sensitive and must include the brand name. Numeric sender IDs are supported on all networks except Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation (63601) where the sender ID will be overwritten to ensure delivery. Generic sender IDs such as INFO, SMS, NOTICE, etc. are prohibited. To begin the Sender ID registration process, please contact your account manager or support.
When it comes to marketing, it is necessary to obtain consent from users before sending marketing messages. P2P traffic is prohibited and no content related to politics, religion, unsolicited promotion or gambling may be sent. There are no additional content restrictions beyond those stated in our Acceptable Use Policy.
We endeavor to keep all information up to date and accurate, but we cannot be held responsible for any changes in the rules for SMS messaging in Ethiopia. For further information or assistance, please contact our support team.
Última actualización: April 20, 2026