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There are strict measures in place to help combat spam. As such all commercial traffic should be compliant according to the Australian Spam Act 2003.
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Mandatory registration of Alphanumeric Sender IDs has been implemented by the Australia Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), this, as part of a recent update on their SPAM Act.
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Effective May 8th, 2023, all messages sent with non-registered Alphanumeric Sender IDs will be blocked.
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​Information on Alphanumeric Sender ID registration:
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- Please complete the attached form and return to alpha_sender_id@telnyx.com, along with a copy of your Business Registration.
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- Companies must have a valid business case for the requested Alphanumeric Sender ID. If the relationship between your company/brand and the requested Alphanumeric Sender ID is not clear, please provide additional supporting documentation detailing your business case.
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- In case that the registration is being made on behalf of a customer, a signed LOA (letter of Authorisation) needs to be provided to confirm the legitimacy of the request.
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​Additional recommendations:
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- Consent (Proof for Opt-in) should be obtained before sending any communications, i.e. Marketing SMS
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- Traffic should include clear Opt-Out options.
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Please make sure to always refer to our Acceptable Use Policy for Messaging.
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For more information on Alpha Sender ID registration kindly reach out to alpha_sender_id@telnyx.com.