Norway 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 | +47 |
| General Content Restrictions | • No unsolicited messages are allowed. All recipients have to opt-in for messages or have explicitly requested OTP. • Any promotional content must explain how the end-user can opt-out. • All URLs must be whitelisted. • URL shorteners cannot be whitelisted unless they are private and non-corrupted. • No URL redirects. URL should link directly to the fully visible page. |
| Sender ID Regulations | Sender ID registration is required for message content with web addresses (URLs). |
| Sender ID Documentation Required | Yes – as it is required to whitelist URLs |
| Shortcode Availability | N/A |
| Number Portability | Yes |
| Opt-in Requirements | All recipients have to opt-in for messages or have explicitly requested OTP. |
| Opt-out Requirements | You are required to support STOP and STOPP as opt-out keywords on your dedicated short code or long number program in Norway. We also recommend that you support similar keywords in the end-users’ regional language for a good user experience. |
| DND Exists | No |
| Time Restrictions | Non-essential messages should be avoided during off-peak hours (8 PM – 8 AM GMT+1). |
| 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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