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SINGAPORE REGULATIONS

SMS Regulations
in Singapore

To stay compliant and ensure campaign success, companies are required to follow the IMDA’s regulations and guidelines.

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Why Regulation Matters

SMS Regulations

Why Regulations Matter

To guarantee message delivery and maintain legal compliance, all businesses—local or international—must follow national telecom regulations for SMS. This involves registering Sender IDs, securing opt-in consent, and adhering to permitted hours for promotional messages.

Local SMS Guidelines

Local SMS Regulations

SMS Regulations for Local Companies

  • All sender IDs must be registered with Singapore SMS Sender ID Registry (“SSIR”) directly by the client.
  • Unregistered sender IDs will be replaced with “Likely-SCAM”

International SMS Regulations

SMS Regulations
for International Companies

  • All sender IDs must be registered with Singapore SMS Sender ID Registry (“SSIR”) directly by the client.

  • Unregistered sender IDs will be replaced with “Likely-SCAM”

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’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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