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SMS Features and Capabilities in Australia

Supported Number Types

Mobile Numbers

Features

Sending SMS to Mobile NumbersSupported
Sending SMS to Landline NumbersNot Supported
SMS ConcatenationYes
Two-Way SMSSupported
PowerpackNot Supported

Regulations

Sender ID TypeAlphanumeric (Supported), Numeric (Supported)
Sender ID RegulationsDue to country-level telecom restrictions, source numbers might be replaced for certain operators to ensure better deliverability.
Registration RequirementsContact Plivo support for registration requirements.
Content RestrictionsMust comply with local messaging regulations.
Consent RequirementsExpress consent recommended for commercial messaging.
Opt-Out RequirementsOpt-out mechanism recommended in all commercial messages.
Compliance NotesAll application-to-person (A2P) messages must include opt-out information to adhere to compliance regulations. Due to country regulations, special characters are removed from messages to ensure better delivery. Additionaly, all messages sent to the Telstra network must be submitted using a numeric sender ID starting with 614* or an alphanumeric sender ID to ensure better deliverability.

Deliverability

Delivery Report Type and OriginTelstra Australia (50501): delivery receipts are network-only receipts. For all other networks, standard Handset delivery receipts can be expected.
Delivery Report ReliabilityReliable
Sender IDs Provisioning TimeInstant
Sender IDs Registration ChargesNo
Numeric Sender IDs supported?Supported

Verify Coverage

ServicabilityVery Reliable
SID UsedDoes not support SID
Content maintainedYes

Country Specs

ISO CodeCountry CodeMCC (Mobile Country Code)
AU+ 61+ 505

Pricing

*Additional carrier charges may apply to outbound & inbound SMS rates.

Route TypeTo send SMS (Outbound)To receive SMS (Inbound)
Local NumbersStarts at $0.0451/smsNot Supported
Mobile NumbersStarts at $0.0451/sms$0.0030/sms
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Rates are subject to change. Contact sales for volume discounts and enterprise pricing.

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