Local direct SMS in Tanzania
Registered Sender ID traffic delivered over direct connections to all 5 mobile networks in Tanzania.
Last verified 23 October 2026
Mobile networks
| Network | MCC / MNC | Alphanumeric Sender ID | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airtel | 640 / 05 | Supported | Active |
| Halotel Viettel | 640 / 09 | Supported | Active |
| Tanzania Telecommunications Company Ltd | 640 / 07 | Supported | Active |
| Vodacom (T) Ltd. | 640 / 04 | Supported | Active |
| Yas Tanzania (Tigo) | 640 / 03, 02 | 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
- Prior opt-in consent required for promotional SMS under Personal Data Protection Act 2022; transactional/OTP allowed within an existing service relationship.
- Data protection law
- Personal Data Protection Act 2022. Supervisory authority: PDPC.