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title: "SMS to Cameroon for 14.4p - PureSMS"
source: /destinations/cameroon
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# SMS Destination Guide for Cameroon

Country dialing code: +237. We deliver to 4 mobile network operators within Cameroon, including MTN and Orange. Learn how to send compliant SMS to Cameroon with our guide below.

- **Price per SMS:** 14.4p 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) — After registration

- 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) — Varies by network

- Best for high-volume campaigns.

Sender ID registration is required by Cameroon's networks. We handle the paperwork, and our own KYC and Sender ID verification applies to every account on top for your safety and security.

## Cameroon's mobile networks

One flat 14.4p rate covers every network we reach in Cameroon.

- MTN Cameroon — 8.7M subscribers
- Orange Cameroon — 8.4M subscribers
- Blue - Camtel — 472k subscribers

Plus 1 further network, all at the same rate. We don't charge per-carrier fees, so you always know what you're paying.

## Compliance in Cameroon

- **Sending times:** MTN does not allow promotional traffic from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM, and full liability for any regulatory fine resulting from messages sent outside this window is borne by the sender.
- **Restricted content:** Sex · Hate · Alcohol · Firearms · Tobacco
- MTN applies strict rules to international sender IDs approved for marketing use: any transactional SMS sent through a sender ID exclusively preregistered for marketing or promotional purposes is charged at one USD per SMS.
- Political content is allowed as sensitive content subject to prior review.
- Religious, gambling and betting content is allowed as sensitive content.
- Illegal substances content (marijuana/cannabis, CBD/THC, prescription drugs, vaping) is allowed as sensitive content.
- Debt collection and forgiveness content (third-party debt collection, debt consolidation, debt reduction, credit repair programs) is allowed as sensitive content.
- High-risk financial services content (payday loans, short term high-interest loans, third-party auto loans, third-party mortgage loans, student loans, cryptocurrency) is allowed as sensitive content.

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

- [Telecommunications Regulatory Agency](http://www.art.cm/)

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