Australia +61
This is a fully featured route and delivery to ported numbers is supported.
When Sending an SMS through our platform, we give you a few options:
- A shared number (default) - we assign a number to the outgoing SMS so the user can reply. You can setup rules for incoming SMS, anything is possible.
- Your own number - replies will be sent to you as an SMS. Replies will be sent to your mobile number and will not show on the account dashboard.
- Your alpha tag - e.g. "MyCompany". This can be 11 characters maximum with no spaces. Note: The receiver will not be able to reply. More info on how to register your Alpha tag here
- Your dedicated number - you can purchase a ClickSend dedicated number. You can setup rules for incoming SMS, anything is possible.
When Sending an MMS through our platform, you have the option of:
- A shared number (default) - we assign a number to the outgoing MMS so the user can reply. You can set up rules for incoming replies, anything is possible.
- Your dedicated number - you can purchase a ClickSend dedicated number. You can set up rules for replies, anything is possible.
2-Way SMS
ClickSend offers 2-way SMS via Long Numbers in Australia.
Apart from regular long numbers, ClickSend also offers nicer-looking Gold and Silver numbers.
A Silver number is defined as follows (excluding the area code): it incurs a one-time setup fee of AUD 250 and a recurring monthly fee of AUD 31.
Type | Example |
5 of the same | 61400133333 |
5 in sequence | 61400434567 |
Identical pair (same position) | 61400001002 |
Three pairs | 61401112288 |
Mirror image | 61400350053 |
1 triplet and 3 in sequence | 61400777234 |
A Gold number is defined as follows (excluding the area code): it incurs a one-time setup fee of AUD 410 and a recurring monthly fee of AUD 48.
Type | Example |
6 of the same | 61400222222 |
6 in sequence | 61400123456 |
2 Identical triplets | 61400420420 |
Double triplets | 61400444222 |
3 identical pairs | 61400424242 |
Banned Content
- Cryptocurrency
- Drugs, cannabis, vapes, tobacco, etc.
- Adult content - including ads for sex work & prostitution
- Personal messaging
Regulations and Best Practices
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) have put forward tightened measures to block SPAM traffic and this has practical implications for Sinch ClickSend Messaging.
For more details on the ACMA Scam Code, please see this link: https://www.acma.gov.au/articles/2022-07/new-rules-fight-sms-scams
Sinch ClickSend will roll out an online Australia Alpha Sender ID verification Program in 2025.
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) acma.gov.au
Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) amta.org.au