SMS Rules for Guatemala
+502
Sender ID Restrictions
| Alphanumeric Sender ID | Supported |
|---|---|
| Foreign Numeric Sender ID | Supported |
| Local Numeric Sender ID | Supported |
| Generic Sender ID Prohibited | Yes |
| Sender ID May Be Modified | No |
| Virtual Number Required | No |
| Marketing Requires Opt-in | Yes |
| P2P Prohibited | Yes |
| Handset DLR Unavailable | No |
Content Restrictions
| Category | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Money 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 / Promotional | PROHIBITED | Detected from provider text: marketing, promotion |
Notes
Country: Guatemala (GT).
Guatemala is located in Central America and has the country code 502 and mobile country code 704.
When it comes to sender IDs, alphanumeric sender IDs are supported for Comcel and Tigo with no registration or whitelisting requirements. Sender IDs used before November 1, 2025 are whitelisted at the Claro network. To introduce a new alphanumeric sender ID to Claro, please contact your account manager for information on registration requirements.
Numeric sender IDs are not supported unless offered as part of a two-way service. Generic sender IDs such as INFO, SMS, NOTICE, etc. are not allowed.
When sending marketing messages, opt-in consent is required from the recipients. It is important to note that P2P traffic is prohibited, nor is content related to politics, religion, unsolicited promotion or gambling. There are no additional content restrictions beyond those stated in our Acceptable Use Policy.
Please note that the rules for SMS sending in different countries may change and we strive to keep the information updated and correct. For further assistance or questions, please feel free to contact our experts.
Guatemala is located in Central America and has the country code 502 and mobile country code 704.
When it comes to sender IDs, alphanumeric sender IDs are supported for Comcel and Tigo with no registration or whitelisting requirements. Sender IDs used before November 1, 2025 are whitelisted at the Claro network. To introduce a new alphanumeric sender ID to Claro, please contact your account manager for information on registration requirements.
Numeric sender IDs are not supported unless offered as part of a two-way service. Generic sender IDs such as INFO, SMS, NOTICE, etc. are not allowed.
When sending marketing messages, opt-in consent is required from the recipients. It is important to note that P2P traffic is prohibited, nor is content related to politics, religion, unsolicited promotion or gambling. There are no additional content restrictions beyond those stated in our Acceptable Use Policy.
Please note that the rules for SMS sending in different countries may change and we strive to keep the information updated and correct. For further assistance or questions, please feel free to contact our experts.
Last updated: April 20, 2026