Hong Kong SMS Laws And Regulations
Before sending SMS messages to any international destination, please familiarize yourself with the local messaging regulations. All programs must comply with applicable laws in the target country. If you’re unsure about any regulations, please contact our support team for clarification.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| International SMS prefix | +852 |
| General Content Restrictions | The following message types are strictly prohibited: • Politics • Religion • Violence • Gambling/betting • Adult or otherwise inappropriate content • Marketing messages should not be sent to numbers listed in the DND list • Marketing messages can only be sent to users who explicitly provided consent to receive promotional messages |
| Sender ID Regulations | • All sender IDs are overwritten with local long codes • All banking traffic needs to be sent from a special long code that allows SMS forwarding to be disabled |
| Sender ID Documentation Required | N/A |
| Shortcode Availability | N/A |
| Number Portability | Yes |
| Opt-in Requirements | N/A |
| Opt-out Requirements | N/A |
| DND Exists | No |
| Time Restrictions | Marketing messages should only be sent during local business hours |
| Local Traffic | N/A |
Please note: It is essential to recognize that these regulations can change without notice, and it is the customer’s responsibility to stay up to date with any changes. If you have further questions or need clarification, do not hesitate to contact our support team.
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