Zimbabwe - Laws and Regulations
Laws and regulations for SMS in Zimbabwe
Mobile country code (MCC)
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648
International dialling prefix
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263
Major carriers
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ECONET
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TELCEL
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Net One Cellular
SMSGlobal supported
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Long Code- Yes
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Short Code- No
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Sender ID- Fully Dynamic
One-way communication
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Yes
Two-way communication
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Yes, via long code.
Opt-in requirements
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Subscribers should opt-in to receive marketing messages.
Opt-out requirements
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Options must be included for customers to opt-out of receiving marketing messages.
Message content
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Include clear and accurate information about the person or business that is responsible for sending the SMS message.
Message format supported
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Unicode - Yes
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Concatenated messages - Yes
Delivery receipts (DLR) supported
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Yes
Useful regulatory links
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Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe - www.potraz.gov.zw