Global SMS - North America SMS to Canada
OTP, alerts and bulk SMS.
Reach subscribers on Rogers, Bell, TELUS and Freedom Mobile from the same eSMS Africa account, API and dashboard you use for Africa - with global coverage via our routing network.
SMS pricing for Canada
Coming soon - Canada 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 Canada
Alphanumeric sender IDs are not supported. Messages are sent from long codes, toll-free numbers or approved short codes.
Rules change often - our team confirms the current requirements before your first campaign.
- Commercial messages fall under CASL: you need consent, sender identification and a working unsubscribe.
- Short code programs require approval before launch.
- Networks may filter high-volume traffic from unregistered long codes.
Sending to +1 numbers
Use E.164 format: the country code, then the subscriber number without its leading zero.
Example number is illustrative. Languages: English, French.
curl -X POST https://api.esmsafrica.io/v1/sms/send \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"to": "14165550123",
"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 Canada
Deliver one-time passcodes to users in Canada signing up or logging in.
Transaction alerts, order updates and appointment reminders.
Reach staff, partners and travellers in Canada from the same account you use for Africa.
Service updates and opted-in campaigns, with delivery reports for every message.
SMS to Canada: questions, answered
Can I send SMS to Canada with eSMS Africa?
Canada 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 Canada?
Alphanumeric sender IDs are not supported. Messages are sent from long codes, toll-free numbers or approved short codes.
What number format should I use for Canada?
Use international E.164 format: the country code +1 followed by the subscriber number, without the leading zero, for example +14165550123.
Which networks can I reach in Canada?
Messages reach subscribers on Rogers, Bell, TELUS and Freedom Mobile, through global coverage via our routing network.
What compliance rules apply to SMS in Canada?
Commercial messages fall under CASL: you need consent, sender identification and a working unsubscribe. Short code programs require approval before launch. Networks may filter high-volume traffic from unregistered long codes.
United StatesNeed SMS to Canada?
Tell us your volume and use case. We will confirm pricing and enable Canada for your account.