Regulatory Compliance Index
Global SMS & RCS
Regulatory Compliance Index
The QuickSMS Global SMS and RCS Regulatory Compliance Index provides country-by-country messaging compliance data covering:
• Sender ID rules
• SMS registration requirements
• RCS availability
• Carrier restrictions
• Consent requirements
• Delivery receipt support
• Local regulator guidance
The index is used by messaging providers, developers, telecommunications analysts and enterprise messaging platforms to understand global A2P messaging regulations.
Resource CentreGlobal SMS & RCS
Regulatory Compliance Index
Country-by-country compliance requirements for enterprise A2P messaging. All data cross-referenced from multiple sources and national regulatory bodies before publication.
⚠ Disclaimer
The information in this regulatory index is compiled to the best of our knowledge from multiple independent industry sources. All data is cross-referenced and verified against at least two independent sources before publication and is updated as soon as changes are verified by two or more sources. Where sources conflict, we default to the most recent regulatory body guidance and note the discrepancy. Telecommunications regulations change frequently and without notice — always confirm requirements directly with local regulatory authorities and your messaging provider before launching campaigns. This index does not constitute legal advice.
Verification Sources (Providers)
Multiple independent industry sources • CPaaS provider compliance documentation • National regulatory body publications • GSMA Specifications • Carrier documentation
Regulatory Bodies Checked
FCC / CTIA / TCR (US) • CRTC (Canada) • Ofcom / ICO (UK) • ComReg (Ireland) • BNetzA (Germany) • ARCEP / CNIL (France) • TRAI (India) • ACMA (Australia) • IMDA / SGNIC (Singapore) • CST (Saudi Arabia) • TDRA (UAE) • NBTC (Thailand) • NCC (Taiwan) • BTK (Turkey) • MCMC (Malaysia) • TCRA (Tanzania) • CRA (Qatar) • PTA (Pakistan) • NCC (Nigeria) • ICASA (South Africa) • Anatel (Brazil) • IFT (Mexico) • and other national regulators
Verification Process
Each country entry is checked against multiple provider documentation sources, then validated against the relevant national regulator’s published rules or press releases. Where a provider reports a change but no regulatory confirmation is yet available, the entry is flagged as provider-reported. Where the regulatory body has published a rule but providers have not yet updated, the regulatory source is primary. Each country card displays its specific verification sources.
Last Verification Cycle
March 2026 — Updated as soon as verified by two or more sources.
