# GSMA IR.71 explained

> GSMA Permanent Reference Document IR.71 — "SMS Network-to-Network Interconnect" — is the GSMA's guidance for monetizing A2P SMS traffic between operators. It defines the commercial framework for A2P route agreements, signalling expectations, anti-abuse measures, and audit trail requirements.

- Canonical URL: https://www.broadnet.me/answers/gsma-ir71-explained
- Language: en
- Last reviewed: 2026-10-01
- Publisher: BroadNet (https://www.broadnet.me)

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