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BURKINA FASO REGULATIONS

SMS Regulations
in Burkina Faso

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

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Why Regulation Matters

SMS Regulations

Why Regulations Matter

To ensure message delivery and avoid legal issues, all businesses, whether local or global, must adhere to national telecom guidelines for SMS. This includes setting up Sender IDs, obtaining opt-in permissions, and following restricted hours for promotional messaging.

Local SMS Guidelines

Local SMS Regulations

SMS Regulations for Local Companies

  • Full Dynamic (Alphanumeric-Numeric-Short Code) Sender ID is allowed in Telecel.
  • Dynamic Alphanumeric Sender ID is allowed in Orange.
  • Dynamic Alphanumeric and Numeric Sender ID is allowed in Telmob.

International SMS Regulations

SMS Regulations
for International Companies

  • Full Dynamic (Alphanumeric-Numeric-Short Code) Sender ID is allowed in Telecel.

  • Dynamic Alphanumeric Sender ID is allowed in Orange.

  • Dynamic Alphanumeric and Numeric Sender ID is allowed in Telmob.

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 keywords in user’s 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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