SMS Sender ID Register
From 1 July 2026, any SMS message you receive will be protected by the SMS Sender ID Register.
About SMS Sender ID
The SMS Sender ID is the label that appears as the sender of an SMS message.
For example, when we send you an SMS, the message will appear as being sent from "ALDImobile" or "ALDI Mobile".
About the SMS Sender ID Register
The SMS Sender ID Register is a government initiative to protect people from scammers who use text messages to impersonate well-known brands and organisations.
Like other businesses, ALDI Mobile is registered with ACMA through an approved messaging partner, so our verified sender name won’t appear separately on ACMA's public list of certified issuing telcos.
How it works
From 1 July 2026, any SMS you receive from an organisation who is not listed on the SMS Sender ID Register will have their SMS Sender ID appear as "Unverified". Unverified messages will be labelled for you - you won’t need to check the register itself
Any SMS you receive from a verified organisation that has registered its sender name through an approved messaging partner or telco will appear as normal.
These new protections will not interfere with messages being sent from individuals.
Unverified messages
If you receive an SMS from an unverified sender, there are two possibilities:
- You have received a scam message
- The message you received may be legitimate, but the organisation has not registered their SMS Sender ID
You should never interact with suspicious messages and always independently verify the message by contacting the organisation using their official contact methods.
More information
Visit SMS Sender ID Register | ACMA for details about the SMS Sender ID Register.
If you receive a suspicious message, report it to Scamwatch.
SMS Sender ID Register FAQs
Can I look up the SMS Sender ID Register myself?
No. The full SMS Sender ID Register is not a public list that you can search. It is a behind-the-scenes tool used by approved telcos and message providers to check and manage sender IDs. If you’re curious, ACMA publishes a list of approved telcos and message providers who participate in the Register on its website.
Why can’t I see ALDI Mobile on ACMA’s SMS Sender ID pages?
ACMA’s public information focuses on telcos and message providers, not every individual business or brand that sends SMS. ALDI Mobile is treated like any other organisation that uses branded sender IDs – our “ALDI Mobile” sender name is registered through approved telco partners, rather than being listed separately on a public register.
Do I need to check the Register before trusting a message?
No. You don’t need to look up the register to work out if a message is safe. From 1 July 2026, your phone will show messages from organisations that are not registered as “Unverified”, and group them together so they are easier to spot. If you are ever unsure about a message, don’t click links. Instead, contact the organisation using their official website, app or published phone number.
Can my ALDI Mobile service be included in the SMS Sender ID Register?
No. We do not offer SMS Sender ID registration as a feature for ALDI Mobile services. If you need to register a sender ID, you’ll need to do that through an approved message provider that offers SMS Sender ID registration.
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