Local direct SMS in Bahrain
Registered Sender ID traffic delivered over direct connections to all 3 mobile networks in Bahrain.
Last verified 23 October 2026
Mobile networks
| Network | MCC / MNC | Alphanumeric Sender ID | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco) | 426 / 01 | Supported | Active |
| STC Bahrain B.S.C. (VIVA) | 426 / 04 | Supported | Active |
| Zain | 426 / 02 | Supported | Active |
Sender ID at a glance
Full Sender ID rules →- Registration
- Required on every network
- Setup fee
- USD 100 per network
- Lead time
- 21 business days
- Recurring fee
- None
Compliance highlights
All compliance rules →- Quiet hours
- Bulk promotional SMS restricted to a daytime window set by TRA; avoid night sending.
- Consent
- Prior consent required; opt-in for promotional messages.
- Data protection law
- Law 30 of 2018 (PDPL). Supervisory authority: Personal Data Protection Authority.