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Tanzania (+255)

Your handy guide for sending to Tanzania

You can send One-Way in Tanzania.

However, you can't send MMS messages.


Available Sender IDs

You can choose from a few Sender ID options when sending to Tanzania.

Registration and fees may apply.

Not sure which one to choose?

See our Sender ID guide or contact support — we're happy to help.

Alpha tags

Alpha tags allow you to use your brand name as your Sender ID instead of a number. Recipients cannot reply to messages sent using an alpha tag.

Alpha tag registration usually takes 70 business days

Registration requirements

How to register:

  1. Complete this registration form to be submitted to the carriers

  2. Register an alpha tag via our Dashboard by going to: Sender IDs ➔ Manage Senders

Additional documentation will be required through the registration process.


Rules and best practices

  • Marketing messages may only be sent between 09:00 and 21:00 local time (GMT+02:00).


Content guidelines

Before you start sending, carefully review our sending guidelines to understand the types of messages you can't send. Additionally, you must adhere to the specific local regulations outlined below:

  • No alcohol & tobacco

  • No gambling & betting

  • No political

  • No religious

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