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BELGIUM REGULATIONS

SMS Regulations
in Belgium

To ensure compliance and boost campaign success, the companies must follow the regulations and guidelines of the BIPT.

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Why Regulation Matters

SMS Regulations

Why Regulations Matter

For reliable message delivery and legal compliance, businesses—local or international—must follow national telecom rules for SMS, including Sender ID registration, customer opt-in consent, and adherence to permitted hours for promotional messaging.

Local SMS Guidelines

Local SMS Regulations

SMS Regulations for Local Companies

  • Sender ID in all Belgian networks is replaced by a Static Short Code.

International SMS Regulations

SMS Regulations
for International Companies

  • Sender ID in all Belgian networks is replaced by a Static Short Code.

Universal Best Practices

Best Practices for All Senders

Do's

  • Send only to users who opted in

  • Include free opt-out methods (link or SMS)

  • Use HELP/STOP keyword in user language

  • Maintain sender brand consistency

  • Follow message length limits

Dont's

  • No political, gambling, or religious content

  • Don’t message DND-listed numbers

  • Avoid generic Sender IDs

  • Never skip Sender ID registration

  • Don’t send during restricted hours

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