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SMS Features and Capabilities in France

Supported Number Types

Contact support for available number types.

Features

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

Regulations

Sender ID TypeAlphanumeric (Supported), Numeric (Supported)
Sender ID RegulationsAll network providers replaces sender IDs with a short code. There are restrictions around sending messages to French networks using aplhanumeric sender IDs. Messages with alphanumeric sender IDs are acceped only between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. local time by SFR, Bouygues, and Orange Monday through Saturday. Special characters in sender IDs are rejected or replaced by an escape character. Alphanumeric sender IDs containing the network name are filtered or the message is not delivered. Sender IDs sent to the network "Free" are changed to short codes. "STOP au 36179" should be added at the end of all outbound messages; faliue to incorporate this will lead to the message being rejected.
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 NotesFrance regulates the use of long virtual numbers (LVN). It is important to differentiate messages requiring a response and messages that do not (notification-only messages). Notification-only messages must use the company's brand name as the sender ID. Messages that elicit a response must use an LVN as the sender ID. Only one SMS message can be sent every two seconds from LVNs.  Per telecom regulations, marketing and promotional messages are allowed only from Monday to Saturday between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. and on public holidays. Messages sent outside of these hours are postponed until an allowed time. Other messages will be delivered only on a best-effort basis. All marketing messages should have "STOP au 36179" at the end of the message to ensure they are not rejected.

Deliverability

Delivery Report Type and OriginHandset-level delivery receipts supported
Delivery Report ReliabilityReliable
Sender IDs Provisioning TimeInstant
Sender IDs Registration ChargesNo
Numeric Sender IDs supported?Supported

Verify Coverage

ServicabilityVery Reliable
SID UsedPLVRFY or PLVOTP
Content maintainedYes

Country Specs

ISO CodeCountry CodeMCC (Mobile Country Code)
FR+ 33+ 208

Pricing

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

Route TypeTo send SMS (Outbound)To receive SMS (Inbound)
Local NumbersStarts at $0.0664/smsNot Supported
Mobile NumbersStarts at $0.0664/smsNot Supported
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Rates are subject to change. Contact sales for volume discounts and enterprise pricing.

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