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title: "SMS to Angola for 16.7p - PureSMS"
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# SMS Destination Guide for Angola

Country dialing code: +244. We deliver to 3 mobile network operators within Angola, including Unitel and Africell. Learn how to send compliant SMS to Angola with our guide below.

- **Price per SMS:** 16.7p ex VAT — one flat rate, no tiers, no minimums, pay as you go
- **Two-way support:** Not available

## Sender ID Types

### Alphanumeric (Your brand name as the sender) — Supported

- Your brand name as the sender, with no reply path.

### Long code (VMN / phone number) — Varies by network

- Needed for two-way messaging and replies.

### Short code (Five-digit sender) — Supported

- Best for high-volume campaigns.

Sender ID registration is not required in Angola. Instead, we approve all senders ourselves: PureSMS's own KYC and Sender ID verification applies to every account before a single message is sent for your safety and security.

## Angola's mobile networks

One flat 16.7p rate covers every network we reach in Angola.

- Unitel Angola — 18.6M subscribers
- Africell Angola — 6.2M subscribers
- Movicel Angola — 1M subscribers

## Compliance in Angola

- Gambling and betting activities are regulated by the government and are legal under certain conditions.
- Traffic for licensed gambling or betting services that comply with local regulations is typically permissible.
- Traffic involving unlicensed or illegal gambling activities may be restricted and its delivery may not be allowed.

These rules are what we generally check against, however they may not be up-to-date. We'll always keep you informed of what is needed for each destination throughout any registration process.

### Regulators & industry bodies

- [Instituto Angolano das Comunicações (INACOM)](https://inacom.gov.ao)
- [Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE)](https://ine.gov.ao)

Start sending to Angola in minutes — create a free account at https://new.puresms.app (no card required).