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title: "What happens if I send SMS without a DLT-approved template?"
description: "Operators will **block or reject** messages not mapped with a valid DLT Template ID. This may also lead to compliance issues and penalties as per TRAI regulations. ### More Related Articles - [Do Message Templates expire?](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/do-message-templates-expire/) - [Can I send…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-happens-if-i-send-sms-without-a-dlt-approved-template/"
updated: "2025-08-25"
category: Bulk SMS / Message Templates
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# What happens if I send SMS without a DLT-approved template?

Operators will **block or reject** messages not mapped with a valid DLT Template ID. This may also lead to compliance issues and penalties as per TRAI regulations.

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