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SMS Sender ID Regulations

Local operator & regulator framework Sep 7, 2026
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Dial code+20
MCC602
RegionMENA
Alpha Sender IDSupported
Short codeSupported
Approval time20- Days
Operators4 networks — Orange, Vodafone, Etisalat by e&, WE
01 — Regulations

Domestic vs International

Requirements differ by who is sending. Pick the scope that matches your business.

Sender ID registration is required for Egypt. The current requirements are shown below as provided by the SMSala Sender ID team.

Sender capabilities

Alphanumeric Sender IDSupported
Short codeSupported
Long numericSupported
Sender formatAlphanumeric
Approval time20- Days
FeesNo Fees
ScopeDomestic company

Registration requirements

Registration requiredYes

Restrictions

Regulatory
Other Scams
Phishing
Delivery Phishing

Sending rules

URL restrictionsNo
OTPNo
Opt-out mandatoryNo
02 — Operators

Operator regulations

4 networks carry SMS traffic in Egypt. MNP is live in most markets — run an HLR lookup before routing.

OrangeMCC 602 · Registration required
VodafoneMCC 602 · Registration required
Etisalat by e&MCC 602 · Registration required
WEMCC 602 · Registration required
03 — Compliance

Additional compliance notes

Country & operator-specific guidance maintained by the Sender ID team.

Requirements

Please note that OTP content cannot be delivered through local routes unless the brand name is clearly mentioned in the SMS content. For any international brand name(s), the Sender ID must end with “EG”. Kindly share the following details: App Link for OTP: Website Link for OTP: Exact SMS Sample Content: Sender Name: Company Name

Required documents

Commercial Registry (CR) If the Sender name is not listed in the CR, please provide a website or other proof of the relationship between the Sender and company name. TAX Card, Letter of Authorization

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