# SMS Country Information Guide: Africa (M-Z)

### **Madagascar** <a href="#tuon5zts6i43" id="tuon5zts6i43"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Madagascar Phone Number: Yes
* Madagascar Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): Yes

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Malawi** <a href="#srd8gi2jo05a" id="srd8gi2jo05a"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Malawi Phone Number: Yes
* Malawi Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): Yes

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Mali** <a href="#hr0d9xeogdfb" id="hr0d9xeogdfb"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Mali Phone Number: Yes
* Mali Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): Yes

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Mauritania** <a href="#aq9hpqasqyng" id="aq9hpqasqyng"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Mauritania Phone Number: Yes
* Mauritania Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Dynamic sender IDs fully supported

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Mauritius** <a href="#qk56ckmketq0" id="qk56ckmketq0"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Mauritius Phone Number: Yes
* Mauritius Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): Yes

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Morocco** <a href="#wa8qwpum4uel" id="wa8qwpum4uel"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Morocco Phone Number: Yes
* Morocco Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): Yes

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: Yes
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: This market has Local and International traffic segmentation

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Mozambique** <a href="#fiemo57hei3t" id="fiemo57hei3t"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Mozambique Phone Number: Yes
* Mozambique Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): Yes

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: This market has Local and International traffic segmentation. Local traffic requires sender ID registration

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Namibia** <a href="#id-2p2tcbbynmp8" id="id-2p2tcbbynmp8"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes (Note: Your sender ID will be changed to a random short code by operators)
* Namibia Phone Number: Yes (Note: Your sender ID will be changed to a random short code by operators)
* Namibia Short Code: Yes (Note: Your sender ID will be changed to a random short code by operators)
* International Phone Number: Yes (Note: Your sender ID will be changed to a random short code by operators)
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): Yes (Note: Your sender ID will be changed to a random short code by operators)

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Niger** <a href="#id-8uutuqtupgzy" id="id-8uutuqtupgzy"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: SMS with a two-way short code

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Niger Phone Number: No
* Niger Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Nigeria** <a href="#g1dijp7ytn0w" id="g1dijp7ytn0w"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Nigeria Phone Number: Yes
* Nigeria Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**:

* Local traffic requires registration
* International traffic is Alpha dynamic
* Letter of Authorization (LOA) is required for Banking and Financial traffic

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Rwanda** <a href="#bw95vlf6kvwt" id="bw95vlf6kvwt"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Rwanda Phone Number: No
* Rwanda Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: Yes
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: This market has Local and International traffic segmentation

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Sao Tome and Principe** <a href="#kwx0l4d9ib8t" id="kwx0l4d9ib8t"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Sao Tome and Principe Phone Number: Yes
* Sao Tome and Principe Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Senegal** <a href="#lqfovornkwk5" id="lqfovornkwk5"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Senegal Phone Number: Yes
* Senegal Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: Yes
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Local registration is required

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Seychelles** <a href="#fdsswibwl3zu" id="fdsswibwl3zu"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Seychelles Phone Number: Yes
* Seychelles Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Sierra Leone** <a href="#lijv865ih7cq" id="lijv865ih7cq"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Sierra Leone Phone Number: Yes
* Sierra Leone Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Somalia** <a href="#jk0jblrsjcri" id="jk0jblrsjcri"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Somalia Phone Number: Yes
* Somalia Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **South Africa** <a href="#jip1msz4myow" id="jip1msz4myow"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* South Africa Phone Number: No
* South Africa Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: Yes
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: This market has Local and International traffic segmentation

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **South Sudan** <a href="#g0vlnoekb5lm" id="g0vlnoekb5lm"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* South Sudan Phone Number: No
* South Sudan Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: Yes
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: This market has Local and International traffic segmentation

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Sudan** <a href="#mdjs0hrgapj1" id="mdjs0hrgapj1"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Sudan Phone Number: No
* Sudan Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: Yes
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: This market has Local and International traffic segmentation

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Swaziland (Eswatini)** <a href="#ftv10hmo37nm" id="ftv10hmo37nm"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): No
* Swaziland Phone Number: No
* Swaziland Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: Yes
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Tanzania** <a href="#w09w1f858g15" id="w09w1f858g15"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Tanzania Phone Number: No
* Tanzania Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: Yes
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**:

* This market has Local and International traffic segmentation
* Letter of Authorization (LOA) is required for sender ID registration
* Must include brand name inside the SMS content for Airtel network

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Togo** <a href="#j5x5p6yq0yzv" id="j5x5p6yq0yzv"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Togo Phone Number: Yes
* Togo Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Tunisia** <a href="#cw8umok8g4zl" id="cw8umok8g4zl"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Tunisia Phone Number: No
* Tunisia Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Uganda** <a href="#t3aw9faqgtq7" id="t3aw9faqgtq7"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Uganda Phone Number: Yes
* Uganda Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Zambia** <a href="#id-19dgk5ietz1n" id="id-19dgk5ietz1n"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: SMS with a two-way long number

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Zambia Phone Number: No
* Zambia Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: Yes
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Zimbabwe** <a href="#jguw1787vvkl" id="jguw1787vvkl"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Zimbabwe Phone Number: No
* Zimbabwe Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations


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