Global SMS - Oceania SMS to Australia
OTP, alerts and bulk SMS.
Reach subscribers on Telstra, Optus and Vodafone from the same eSMS Africa account, API and dashboard you use for Africa - with global coverage via our routing network.
SMS pricing for Australia
Coming soon - Australia is available on request. Tell us your expected volume and use case and we will quote and enable the route for your account.
Sender ID and compliance in Australia
Alphanumeric sender IDs are supported. Australia is introducing a national SMS Sender ID Register, so brand sender IDs may need to be registered to avoid being flagged or blocked.
Rules change often - our team confirms the current requirements before your first campaign.
- The Spam Act requires consent, clear sender identification and a functional unsubscribe in every commercial message.
- Networks block messages that impersonate well-known brands and government services.
Sending to +61 numbers
Use E.164 format: the country code, then the subscriber number without its leading zero.
Example number is illustrative. Languages: English.
curl -X POST https://api.esmsafrica.io/v1/sms/send \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"to": "61491570156",
"from": "MyBrand",
"message": "Your verification code is 123456"
}'REST reference, SMPP details and SDKs for Node, Python, PHP and Go in the API documentation.
What teams send to Australia
Deliver one-time passcodes to users in Australia signing up or logging in.
Transaction alerts, order updates and appointment reminders.
Reach staff, partners and travellers in Australia from the same account you use for Africa.
Service updates and opted-in campaigns, with delivery reports for every message.
SMS to Australia: questions, answered
Can I send SMS to Australia with eSMS Africa?
Australia is available on request. Contact our sales team at sales@esmsafrica.io and we will confirm pricing and enable the route for your account.
Can I use an alphanumeric sender ID in Australia?
Alphanumeric sender IDs are supported. Australia is introducing a national SMS Sender ID Register, so brand sender IDs may need to be registered to avoid being flagged or blocked.
What number format should I use for Australia?
Use international E.164 format: the country code +61 followed by the subscriber number, without the leading zero, for example +61491570156.
Which networks can I reach in Australia?
Messages reach subscribers on Telstra, Optus and Vodafone, through global coverage via our routing network.
What compliance rules apply to SMS in Australia?
The Spam Act requires consent, clear sender identification and a functional unsubscribe in every commercial message. Networks block messages that impersonate well-known brands and government services.
New Zealand
FijiNeed SMS to Australia?
Tell us your volume and use case. We will confirm pricing and enable Australia for your account.