SMS Rules for Portugal
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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 |
| 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: Portugal (PT).
In Portugal, there are specific guidelines for sending SMS messages. Alphanumeric sender IDs are supported, while generic sender IDs such as INFO, SMS and NOTICE are prohibited. To send marketing messages, consent is required from the recipients. It is important to note that P2P traffic is not allowed and there are restrictions against political, religious, unsolicited promotion and gambling content. In addition to these guidelines, our Acceptable Use Policy applies. We endeavor to keep the information up to date, but we cannot accept responsibility for any changes in legislation.
In Portugal, there are specific guidelines for sending SMS messages. Alphanumeric sender IDs are supported, while generic sender IDs such as INFO, SMS and NOTICE are prohibited. To send marketing messages, consent is required from the recipients. It is important to note that P2P traffic is not allowed and there are restrictions against political, religious, unsolicited promotion and gambling content. In addition to these guidelines, our Acceptable Use Policy applies. We endeavor to keep the information up to date, but we cannot accept responsibility for any changes in legislation.
Last updated: April 20, 2026