Local direct SMS in South Africa
Registered Sender ID traffic delivered over direct connections to all 4 mobile networks in South Africa.
Last verified 23 October 2026
Mobile networks
| Network | MCC / MNC | Alphanumeric Sender ID | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CELL C | 655 / 07 | Supported | Active |
| MTN | 655 / 10, 12 | Supported | Active |
| Telkom | 655 / 02 | Supported | Active |
| Vodacom | 655 / 01 | Supported | Active |
Sender ID at a glance
Full Sender ID rules →- Registration
- Required on every network
- Setup fee
- USD 100 per network
- Lead time
- 21 business days
- Recurring fee
- None
Compliance highlights
All compliance rules →- Quiet hours
- No statutory quiet hours identified; send promotional SMS 08:00-20:00 local time (industry best practice). Transactional/OTP 24/7.
- Consent
- POPIA s.69: electronic direct marketing only with prior consent (opt-in) or to existing customers for similar products, with opt-out each time.
- Data protection law
- Protection of Personal Information Act 2013 (POPIA), s.69 direct marketing. Supervisory authority: Information Regulator.