# SMS Country Information Guide: Caribbean

### **Anguilla** <a href="#l2b22ldc13he" id="l2b22ldc13he"></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
* 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** <a href="#hy548zwv2c3b" id="hy548zwv2c3b"></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
* 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** <a href="#sicqam96b1el" id="sicqam96b1el"></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
* 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** <a href="#id-9go5817a1qiq" id="id-9go5817a1qiq"></a>

**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** <a href="#fmmeeb8aeoox" id="fmmeeb8aeoox"></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
* 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** <a href="#w6dpjpzgxic7" id="w6dpjpzgxic7"></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
* 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** <a href="#ykstzmmxpc35" id="ykstzmmxpc35"></a>

**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** <a href="#tjwc46mhf6je" id="tjwc46mhf6je"></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
* 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** <a href="#f5vsto63cg9i" id="f5vsto63cg9i"></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
* 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** <a href="#afy9j7vzqmoq" id="afy9j7vzqmoq"></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
* 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** <a href="#id-4wwhoszhjb36" id="id-4wwhoszhjb36"></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
* 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** <a href="#o0vwk3pkefg9" id="o0vwk3pkefg9"></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): 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** <a href="#aeb27kygyybi" id="aeb27kygyybi"></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
* 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** <a href="#id-9oq084lz61fo" id="id-9oq084lz61fo"></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
* 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** <a href="#id-36y370mo2ahv" id="id-36y370mo2ahv"></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
* 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** <a href="#oo6o60uia3my" id="oo6o60uia3my"></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
* 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** <a href="#id-1kjko0cw6nod" id="id-1kjko0cw6nod"></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
* 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** <a href="#uhrdwiavm4r9" id="uhrdwiavm4r9"></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
* 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** <a href="#xu291ppic62e" id="xu291ppic62e"></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
* 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** <a href="#wnjkiipq2p01" id="wnjkiipq2p01"></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
* 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)** <a href="#s4ttwijfzig9" id="s4ttwijfzig9"></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
* 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** <a href="#ddvznuzayni3" id="ddvznuzayni3"></a>

**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** <a href="#id-2mhupeee8yhv" id="id-2mhupeee8yhv"></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
* 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** <a href="#qff906u3dltj" id="qff906u3dltj"></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
* 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** <a href="#nhgow0w6y4ga" id="nhgow0w6y4ga"></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
* 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** <a href="#rbksandahn8k" id="rbksandahn8k"></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
* 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** <a href="#id-8ra5er5rvut8" id="id-8ra5er5rvut8"></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
* 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** <a href="#id-650g6or1edrr" id="id-650g6or1edrr"></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
* 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** <a href="#fw324z5hubr" id="fw324z5hubr"></a>

**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
