SMS destination
São Tomé & Príncipe
Dialing code +239 · Africa. Everything you need to send compliant SMS to São Tomé & Príncipe with the Bird SMS API.
Policy last updated July 13, 2026
What you can send
Two-way messaging
Not available
Sender types
Every way you can originate a message to this country, with how each is cleared for use and how long that takes. Listed best route first.
| Sender | Activation | Setup time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphanumeric Sender ID | Instant activation | Same day | One-way only. |
Rules & regulations
What local regulators expect before you send, as the destination's own policy record states it.
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.
Sending to São Tomé & Príncipe, answered
What senders ask before their first message to São Tomé & Príncipe.
Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to São Tomé & Príncipe?
Can I use an alphanumeric sender ID in São Tomé & Príncipe?
Can I receive replies from São Tomé & Príncipe?
Are there quiet hours for SMS in São Tomé & Príncipe?
What other channels can Bird reach São Tomé & Príncipe on?
The rest of the SMS platform
One API, one set of keys. Explore the other capabilities.
Put it into practice.
Continue with the documentation, guides and examples for this topic. Resources are in English.
Start sending to São Tomé & Príncipe
Create a workspace, register a sender, and send your first message from the same API you will scale on.