Nepal 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 +977
General Content Restrictions Social invites not allowed.
Sender ID Regulations • Pre-registration required for Ncell & Nepal Telecom (Namaste)
• Dynamic alpha supported on SmarCell
• Unregistered sender IDs overwritten by generic alpha
Time Restrictions Yes. Only communicate during an end-user’s daytime hours unless it is urgent.
Sender ID Documentation Required Yes
Shortcode Availability N/A
Number Portability No
Opt-in Requirements Get opt-in consent from each end-user before sending any communication to them, particularly for marketing or other non-essential communications.
Opt-out Requirements Yes. SMS campaigns should support HELP/STOP messages and similar messages in the end-user’s local language.
DND Exists No
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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