SMS rules for American Samoa
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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 | No, you can't. |
| 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
American Samoa (AS) has specific SMS sending guidelines that must be followed. Alphanumeric sender IDs are supported, while numeric sender IDs are not allowed unless a two-way service is used. Generic sender IDs such as INFO, SMS, NOTICE, etc. are prohibited.
For marketing messages, prior consent from the recipients is required. It is important to note that person-to-person (P2P) traffic is prohibited, as is content related to politics, religion, unsolicited advertising or gambling. In addition to these specifications, our Acceptable Use Policy applies to all broadcasts.
SMS broadcasting rules may change and we strive to keep the information updated and correct. For further information or questions, please feel free to contact our experts.
For marketing messages, prior consent from the recipients is required. It is important to note that person-to-person (P2P) traffic is prohibited, as is content related to politics, religion, unsolicited advertising or gambling. In addition to these specifications, our Acceptable Use Policy applies to all broadcasts.
SMS broadcasting rules may change and we strive to keep the information updated and correct. For further information or questions, please feel free to contact our experts.
Last updated: April 20, 2026