SMS destination

U.S. Outlying Islands

U.S. Outlying Islands

Everything you need to send compliant SMS to U.S. Outlying Islands with the Bird SMS API.

What you can send

SMS
MMS
Voice
WhatsApp

Long-code two-way

Supported

EEA destination

Not available

Before you send

This destination requires sender registration before traffic can deliver. Lead times are listed per sender type below. File once from the dashboard and track approval through the API.

How sender-ID registration works →

Sender types

Every way you can originate a message to this country, with how each is cleared for use and how long that takes.

SenderActivationSetup timeNotes
Long codeRegistry registrationVariesSMS · Voice · MMS. SMS reachable only from: US, CA, PR, UM
Short codeManual reviewVariesHigh-throughput dedicated code for large volumes and two-way campaigns.
Toll-free numberOn requestVariesSMS · Voice · MMS. Supports two-way replies.
WhatsAppBusiness verificationVariesRich conversational messaging on the WhatsApp Business Platform.

Not available for this destination: Alphanumeric sender ID.

Recommended senders by use case

Bird ranks sender types by expected delivery quality for each kind of traffic. Pick from the best tier you can register for.

Transactional

Receipts, order updates, and account notifications.

GoodLong code
FallbackToll-free number, Short code

2FA & OTP

One-time passcodes and login verification.

GoodLong code
FallbackToll-free number, Short code

Promotional

Marketing offers and campaign sends.

BestWhatsApp
GoodToll-free number
FallbackLong code, Short code

Conversational

Two-way support and customer-care threads.

GoodToll-free number
FallbackLong code, Short code

Emergency

Critical and public-safety alerts.

BestWhatsApp
GoodToll-free number
FallbackShort code, Long code

One API

How sending works

You send to every destination through the same endpoint and the same keys. Bird picks a compliant route for the country, applies opt-out handling on every message, and reports delivery from carrier receipts. The country-specific part is which sender you register — the API call does not change.

Start sending to U.S. Outlying Islands

Create a workspace, register a sender, and send your first message from the same API you will scale on.

Start with one channel.
Add the others when you're ready.

A test API key is yours immediately. Production unlocks when you add a payment method and verify a sender.

Using Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex? Copy a setup prompt and your agent installs the Bird CLI and skills for you. Pick yours:

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