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 Information
- Country code (ISO): HT
- Calling code: +509
- Mobile number portability (MNP): Not supported
- Mobile Country Code (MCC): 372
- Major carriers: Digicel and Natcom
Regulations and Best Practices For Sending SMS in Haiti
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.
Fee
- 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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