Local direct SMS in Saudi Arabia
Registered Sender ID traffic delivered over direct connections to all 5 mobile networks in Saudi Arabia.
Last verified 23 October 2026
Mobile networks
| Network | MCC / MNC | Alphanumeric Sender ID | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily) | 420 / 03 | Supported | Active |
| Lebara | 420 / 06, 60 | Supported | Active |
| Saudi Telecom Company (STC) | 420 / 01 | Supported | Active |
| Virgin (FRiENDi) | 420 / 05 | Supported | Active |
| Zain | 420 / 04 | 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
- Promotional SMS not allowed 22:00-09:00; during Ramadan not allowed 01:00-12:00. Transactional/OTP 24/7.
- Consent
- Promotional SMS only to recipients who gave prior consent; operators must honour DND; transactional allowed for existing customers.
- Data protection law
- Personal Data Protection Law (Royal Decree M/19, amended M/148). Supervisory authority: SDAIA.