SMS to North America One API, one account.
Reach the United States and Canada with the right sender type for each use case, with global coverage via our routing network.
Canada
United StatesMarkets not yet live are available on request - email sales@esmsafrica.io.
Where you can send in North America
- SMS to CanadaOn request
- SMS to United StatesOn request
More countries in North America
Available routes show a live price; others are on request.
Bermuda On request
Greenland On request
Saint Pierre and Miquelon On requestSending SMS in North America
- Alphanumeric sender IDs are not supported in the US or Canada; traffic uses long codes, toll-free numbers or short codes.
- US A2P 10DLC traffic requires brand and campaign registration; toll-free numbers require verification.
- TCPA (US) and CASL (Canada) require consent, sender identification and a working opt-out.
Each country page has its own sender ID and compliance notes. Rules change often - our team confirms current requirements before launch.
Deliver one-time passcodes to customers signing up or logging in from abroad.
Order updates, account alerts and appointment reminders for international users.
Reach staff, partners and travellers in other markets from the same account.
Stay in touch with customers who live outside their home country.
SMS to North America: questions, answered
Can I use my brand name as the sender in the US?
No. The US and Canada do not support alphanumeric sender IDs. Messages come from a registered long code, a verified toll-free number or a short code.
What is 10DLC?
10DLC is the US framework for business texting from 10-digit long codes. Brands and their messaging campaigns are registered before traffic is allowed.
Is North America available today?
Countries marked Available have an active, priced route. Otherwise contact sales and we will advise on registration and enable the route.
Explore other regions
See pricing, read the API documentation or talk to sales.
Send SMS to North America from one account.
Create a free account to start with available routes, or tell sales your volume and we will enable the markets you need.