SMS Regulations for Sending Messages in Haiti

Looking to expand your business communication in the Caribbean? Haiti, the third-largest country in the region, offers strong opportunities for SMS engagement. With mobile connections accounting for 64.3% of the population, SMS api services provide a powerful channel for transactional notifications, verification messages, and promotional campaigns.

To ensure compliance and maximize deliverability, businesses must follow local SMS regulations and best practices when sending messages in Haiti.

• Country code (ISO): HT
• Calling code: +509
• Mobile number portability (MNP): Not supported
• Mobile Country Code (MCC): 372
• Major carriers: Digicel and Natcom

Sender ID Rules

• Full dynamic Alphanumeric, Numeric, and Short Code sender IDs are allowed.
• Generic sender IDs (e.g., INFO, SMS, NOTICE) are prohibited.
  

Message Consent & Restrictions

• Send promotional sms only to users who have explicitly opted in.
  
• Send transactional sms only to customers with an existing business relationship or prior consent.
  
• Prohibited content: political, religious, gambling-related, or unsolicited promotions.
  

Opt-Out & User Rights

• Include a URL or toll-free number for opt-out.
  
• Opt-out should be free of charge, either via SMS reply or web form.
  
• Campaigns must display HELP/STOP instructions in the recipient’s native language.
  
• Respect do-not-call and do-not-disturb registries.
  

Timing & Frequency

• Send promotional messages only during daytime hours, unless urgent.
  
• Avoid excessive frequency to maintain trust and compliance.
  

• In this specific country, International and National SMS are charged at the same rates.
• The charge for the service is per SMS submitted.

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