Panama +507
- Alpha tags require pre-registration on the Claro network. Non-registered senders are replaced with a short code to ensure delivery.
- International numbers are replaced with a short code on the Tigo Panama network to ensure delivery.
- Concatenated SMS is supported by all networks except Digicel.
- Both one-way and two-way traffic are supported with dedicated shortcodes.
- Both transactional and promotional content are allowed but require registration with the networks
Special Spanish characters such as èéùìòÉÑܧñàÑ are not supported in UCS2 or Latin1. If UCS2 is used, messages don't arrive, if Latin1 is used, messages arrive but the letters with an accent are replaced with a space or the same letter without the accent: "su código" becomes "su c digo" or "su codigo".
How to register an Alpha Tag
There's a once-off setup fee of AUD 385 and an AUD 231 monthly fee. If your registration is unsuccessful, we will refund the registration fee.
Please provide the following details:
- Alpha Tag (Case sensitive and spaces are not supported.)
- Company name and website
- Use case/Traffic Type
- Sample content
- Estimated monthly volume
Reach out to your GS Specialist for the updated form to be submitted to the networks.
Please note that if you have a local entity, you are required to send 150k outgoing messages per month.
Registration ETA: 4-5 weeks.
Regulations and Best Practices
Disallowed content: violence, political, religious & adult content is forbidden.
Gambling and Betting content is allowed.
Opt-In: Required.
Opt-In: Required.