National Telecom Specification
South Africa (+27) 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 South Africa.
Country Dialing Code
+27
ISO: ZA
Domestic Trunk Prefix
0
Omitted internationally
National Length
9 digits (excluding 0)
Local subscriber digits
Full E.164 Length
11 digits (+27 7x xxx xxxx)
With +27 prefix
Telephony Architecture & Carrier Allocations
Destination Codes:
Geographic 01x-05x, Mobile 06x/07x/08x
Mobile Prefix Patterns:
060-069, 071-079, 081-084 allocated by ICASA for cellular networks
Major Mobile Network Operators:
Vodacom, MTN South Africa, Telkom SA, Cell C
A2P Messaging Regulations & Firewall Policies
A2P 10DLC & Campaign Registration
Not applicable. Regulated by ICASA and WASPA.
Alphanumeric Sender ID Support
Supported up to 11 characters. WASPA code of conduct requires clear sender identification.
Two-Way Messaging Capability
Supported on dedicated South African long codes.
Character Encoding Standards
GSM-7 standard (160 characters/segment).
Compliance Framework: Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Consumer Protection Act (CPA), and WASPA Code of Conduct.
Interactive Number Intelligence
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Frequently Asked Questions for South Africa
What is the international calling code for South Africa?
The country calling code for South Africa is +27. Drop the leading 0 when calling from abroad (e.g., 071 becomes +2771).