Mauritania SMS Guide - sms-compliance -

Frequently Asked Questions

Use an SMS API like Twilio, Sinch, MessageBird, or Plivo. These providers offer reliable delivery and various features for sending messages to Mauritania. Be sure to format numbers correctly (+222) and comply with local regulations.
Mauritania's mobile market has three main operators (Mauritel, Mattel, Chinguitel) and relies heavily on SMS. While OTT apps are growing, SMS remains vital due to its reach and reliability, especially on the dominant Android platform.
According to current network capabilities, Mauritania does not support two-way SMS. Businesses should focus on one-way communication strategies for their messaging campaigns.
The best time to send SMS messages is between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM local time (GMT/UTC+0), avoiding prayer times and religious holidays like Ramadan. Weekends (Friday-Saturday) should also be treated with consideration for non-essential messages.
No, short codes are not currently supported in Mauritania. Alphanumeric sender IDs and international long codes are the available options for sending SMS.
Concatenated SMS is supported, with standard length limits of 160 characters for GSM-7 and 70 for Unicode. Availability may vary by sender ID type. Both GSM-7 and UCS-2 encodings are supported.
Explicit consent (written or electronic) is required before sending marketing messages. Keep records of consent, clearly state message frequency and type, and be transparent about data usage.
Campaigns must support opt-out keywords (STOP, ARRET, CANCEL). Responses to STOP commands must be processed within 24 hours. Maintain documentation of opt-outs for at least 12 months.
Restricted content includes gambling, adult material, unauthorized financial services, certain political messages, and cryptocurrency-related content. Messages with specific keywords and suspicious URLs may be filtered.
Use Arabic (official) and French (widely used), ideally providing bilingual messages. Use appropriate date formats (DD/MM/YYYY) and be mindful of cultural sensitivities.
Alphanumeric sender IDs are supported and do not require pre-registration. They can be used dynamically, and sender IDs are preserved as specified.
MMS messages are automatically converted to SMS with a URL link. This ensures compatibility across all networks while still allowing users to access the rich media content through a clickable link.
Sending SMS to landline numbers in Mauritania is not supported. Attempts will result in delivery failure with a 400 error (code 21614) and no charges will be incurred.
The default rate limit is one message per second per destination. Batch sending allows up to 500 messages per request. Daily quotas depend on your account and usage history.
The MCC for Mauritania is 609, and the dialing code is +222. Ensure you include the +222 prefix when sending international messages.
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