Brazil (+55) Country Calling Code & SMS Guide
Complete engineering reference for phone numbering formats, domestic trunk prefixes, cellular mobile operator allocations, and regulatory A2P SMS requirements in Brazil.
Telephony Architecture & Carrier Allocations
A2P Messaging Regulations & Firewall Policies
Not applicable. Regulated by Anatel (Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações).
Unsupported by Brazilian carriers. A2P SMS is routed through authorized shortcodes (5 digits) or registered long codes.
Supported via dedicated Brazilian shortcodes or two-way long codes.
GSM-7 standard (Portuguese accents ã, õ, ç, á, é, í, ó, ú require UCS-2 or standard GSM transliteration).
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Frequently Asked Questions for Brazil
What is the international calling code for Brazil?
Brazil's country calling code is +55. International format consists of +55 followed by the 2-digit DDD area code and 9-digit mobile number.
What is the mandatory 9th digit in Brazilian mobile numbers?
Anatel mandated adding the digit '9' at the beginning of all mobile numbers across Brazil to expand numbering capacity. All Brazilian mobile numbers have 11 digits domestically (DDD + 9 digits).