> 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-oceania.md).

# SMS Country Information Guide: Oceania

### **American Samoa** <a href="#kpp7t62yl20t" id="kpp7t62yl20t"></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
* American Samoa Phone Number: Yes
* American Samoa 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

### **Australia** <a href="#u3i2g9y3a7kh" id="u3i2g9y3a7kh"></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
* Australia Phone Number: Yes
* Australia 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: Yes (Monday-Sunday 20:00-11:00)

**Additional Notes**: Registration required for Alphanumeric Sender IDs

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

### **Cook Islands** <a href="#hdmg4oxc3mai" id="hdmg4oxc3mai"></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
* Cook Islands Phone Number: Yes
* Cook 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: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

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

### **Fiji** <a href="#y2ybnehttrgo" id="y2ybnehttrgo"></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
* Fiji Phone Number: Yes
* Fiji 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
* Content Restrictions: Gambling, political and adult content is forbidden

**Additional Notes**: Two-way SMS not available

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

### **Guam** <a href="#nzelludcvwii" id="nzelludcvwii"></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
* Guam Phone Number: Yes
* Guam 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

### **Kiribati** <a href="#txa94jay9exk" id="txa94jay9exk"></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
* Kiribati Phone Number: Yes
* Kiribati 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

### **Marshall Islands** <a href="#s7xhc2yobvhv" id="s7xhc2yobvhv"></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
* Marshall Islands Phone Number: Yes
* Marshall 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

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

### **Micronesia** <a href="#xhcntssux6ta" id="xhcntssux6ta"></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
* Micronesia Phone Number: Yes
* Micronesia 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

### **Nauru** <a href="#dxtr56ybrngk" id="dxtr56ybrngk"></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
* Nauru Phone Number: Yes
* Nauru 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

### **New Caledonia** <a href="#id-7rj9yundce34" id="id-7rj9yundce34"></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
* New Caledonia Phone Number: Yes
* New Caledonia 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 and during New Caledonia bank holidays)

**Additional Notes**: Messages sent during quiet hours will be queued and delivered during open hours

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

### **New Zealand** <a href="#id-24twqx7qb70k" id="id-24twqx7qb70k"></a>

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

* Transactional SMS: Short Code
* Promotional SMS: Short Code
* 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
* New Zealand Phone Number: No
* New Zealand 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 (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: Yes (Monday-Sunday 20:00-09:00)

**Additional Notes**:

* Alphanumeric Sender IDs are best-effort only
* For reliable delivery, purchasing a short code is recommended

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

### **Niue** <a href="#efyuxga4exj7" id="efyuxga4exj7"></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
* Niue Phone Number: Yes
* Niue 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

### **Palau** <a href="#id-89nvnt2c5yu5" id="id-89nvnt2c5yu5"></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
* Palau Phone Number: Yes
* Palau 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

### **Papua New Guinea** <a href="#id-3nyss9hn1z73" id="id-3nyss9hn1z73"></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
* Papua New Guinea Phone Number: Yes
* Papua New Guinea 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

### **Samoa** <a href="#zhyzk6y30gd0" id="zhyzk6y30gd0"></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
* Samoa Phone Number: Yes
* Samoa 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

### **Solomon Islands** <a href="#fqqqgsxj2kzc" id="fqqqgsxj2kzc"></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
* Solomon Islands Phone Number: Yes
* Solomon 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

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

### **Tokelau** <a href="#h4b4yroyxln5" id="h4b4yroyxln5"></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
* Tokelau Phone Number: Yes
* Tokelau 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

### **Tonga** <a href="#w3h4eottl6o" id="w3h4eottl6o"></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
* Tonga Phone Number: Yes
* Tonga 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

### **Tuvalu** <a href="#lyizvlhmjwzy" id="lyizvlhmjwzy"></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
* Tuvalu Phone Number: Yes
* Tuvalu 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

### **Vanuatu** <a href="#on6nn0bbajxy" id="on6nn0bbajxy"></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
* Vanuatu Phone Number: Yes
* Vanuatu 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

### **Wallis and Futuna Islands** <a href="#id-3tvjhnvjj0av" id="id-3tvjhnvjj0av"></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
* Wallis and Futuna Islands Phone Number: Yes
* Wallis and Futuna 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: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: Yes (Monday-Sunday 22:00-08:00 and during Wallis and Futuna bank holidays)

**Additional Notes**: Messages sent during quiet hours will be queued and delivered during open hours

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


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