Burundi

Last updated on 4/30/2026

Country ISOBI
RegionAfrica
Dialing Code+257
Mobile Country Code (MCC)642

Optional measures exist

Local Operators

OperatorMNCNumeric IDAlpha IDShort CodeComments
Lumitel Burundi8 No Yes NoUnregistered alpha changed to generic sender ID
Onatel Burundi3 Yes Yes Yes-
econet Leo (Spacetel)1 Yes Yes Yes-
econet Leo (u-com)82 Yes Yes Yes-

Sender ID Types Availability

YesLongnumbers
YesDedicated Shortcodes
YesShared Shortcodes
YesAlphanumeric

Sender ID registration requirements

To register an alpha sender for traffic in Burundi, please reach out to Sales or support for assistance with the sender ID registration process. While registration is available, it is not mandatory.

The specific requirements for sender ID registration include the sender ID (character - not supported), company name, company website, type of traffic, and a content sample (in English).

Operator Lumitel (optional registration)

For Lumitel, registration is available but not required.

For registration, please ensure to include:

  • Sender ID (character - not supported)
  • Company name
  • Company website
  • Type of traffic
  • Content sample (in English)

Need guidance on SMS destination requirements?

SMS rules, documentation, and compliance requirements can vary by country and operator. Our local teams are ready to help you understand what applies to your destinations, including sender ID, routing, registration, and other local requirements. Visit our support section to get in touch.