> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bird.com/applications/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bird.com/applications/channels/channels/supported-channels/sms/concepts/choose-the-right-sender-availability-and-restrictions-by-country/sms-country-information-guide-caribbean.md).
# SMS Country Information Guide: Caribbean
### **Anguilla**
**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
* Anguilla Phone Number: Yes
* Anguilla 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
### **Antigua and Barbuda**
**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
* Antigua and Barbuda Phone Number: Yes
* Antigua and Barbuda 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
### **Aruba**
**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
* Aruba Phone Number: Yes
* Aruba 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
### **Bahamas**
**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**
* Transactional SMS: Long Code (Phone Number)
* Promotional SMS: Long Code (Phone Number)
* 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
* Bahamas Phone Number: Yes
* Bahamas 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 supported for all networks
**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations
### **Barbados**
**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
* Barbados Phone Number: Yes
* Barbados 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**: Two-way SMS not available; dynamic sender IDs supported
**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations
### **Bermuda**
**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
* Bermuda Phone Number: Yes
* Bermuda 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
### **British Virgin Islands**
**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**
* Transactional SMS: Long Code (Phone Number)
* Promotional SMS: Long Code (Phone Number)
* 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): No
* British Virgin Islands Phone Number: No
* British Virgin Islands 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
**Additional Notes**: Dynamic Virtual Long Numbers supported for all networks
**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations
### **Cayman Islands**
**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
* Cayman Islands Phone Number: Yes
* Cayman Islands 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**: Two-way SMS not available; dynamic sender IDs supported for all networks
**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations
### **Cuba**
**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
* Cuba Phone Number: Yes
* Cuba 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
* Content Restrictions: Gambling, political and adult content is forbidden
**Additional Notes**: Two-way SMS not available
**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations
### **Curaçao**
**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
* Curaçao Phone Number: No
* Curaçao 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
**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery
**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations
### **Dominica**
**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
* Dominica Phone Number: Yes
* Dominica 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
### **Dominican Republic**
**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): No
* Dominican Republic Phone Number: Yes
* Dominican Republic Short Code: Yes
* 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
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No
* Content Restrictions: Gambling, political and adult content are restricted
**Additional Notes**: Some messages from alphanumeric and long code senders may be changed to random short codes by local operators
**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations
### **French Antilles**
**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
* French Antilles Phone Number: Yes
* French Antilles 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
### **French Guiana**
**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
* French Guiana Phone Number: Yes
* French Guiana 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: Yes (Monday-Sunday 22:00-08:00, during French Guiana bank holidays)
**Additional Notes**: Dynamic sender IDs fully supported; messages sent during quiet hours will be queued and delivered during open hours
**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations
### **Grenada**
**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
* Grenada Phone Number: Yes
* Grenada 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
### **Guadeloupe**
**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
* Guadeloupe Phone Number: No
* Guadeloupe 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
**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery
**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations
### **Haiti**
**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
* Haiti Phone Number: Yes
* Haiti 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
### **Jamaica**
**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
* Jamaica Phone Number: Yes
* Jamaica 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
### **Martinique**
**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
* Martinique Phone Number: Yes
* Martinique 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**: Two-way SMS not available; dynamic sender IDs fully supported
**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations
### **Montserrat**
**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
* Montserrat Phone Number: Yes
* Montserrat 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
### **Netherlands Antilles (dissolved)**
**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
* Netherlands Antilles Phone Number: Yes
* Netherlands Antilles 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
### **Puerto Rico**
**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**
* Transactional SMS: Long Code (Phone Number)
* Promotional SMS: Long Code (Phone Number)
* 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): No
* Puerto Rico Phone Number: No
* Puerto Rico Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No
* US 10DLC (US 10-digit long code): Yes
* US Toll Free Numbers: Yes
**Restrictions**
* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No
**Additional Notes**:
* VLN/10DLC registration required
* Forbidden content: Gambling, cannabis, alcohol, tobacco, firearms, adult content, phishing, fraud or scams, deceptive marketing
**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations
### **St. Kitts and Nevis**
**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
* St. Kitts and Nevis Phone Number: Yes
* St. Kitts and Nevis 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
### **St. Lucia**
**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
* St. Lucia Phone Number: Yes
* St. Lucia 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
### **St. Pierre and Miquelon**
**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
* St. Pierre and Miquelon Phone Number: Yes
* St. Pierre and Miquelon 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
### **St. Vincent and the Grenadines**
**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
* St. Vincent and the Grenadines Phone Number: Yes
* St. Vincent and the Grenadines 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
### **Trinidad and Tobago**
**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
* Trinidad and Tobago Phone Number: Yes
* Trinidad and Tobago 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**: Two-way SMS not available
**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations
### **Turks and Caicos Islands**
**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
* Turks and Caicos Islands Phone Number: Yes
* Turks and Caicos Islands 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
### **US Virgin Islands**
**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**
* Transactional SMS: Long Code (Phone Number)
* Promotional SMS: Long Code (Phone Number)
* Two-Way Conversations: SMS with a two-way long code
**Sender Types Supported**
* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): No
* US Virgin Islands Phone Number: No
* US Virgin Islands Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No
* US 10DLC (US 10-digit long code): Yes
* US Toll Free Numbers: Yes
**Restrictions**
* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No
**Additional Notes**: Same USA regulations apply; you can use 10DLC, Toll-Free Numbers, and Short Codes
**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations
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