Local direct SMS in Uganda
Registered Sender ID traffic delivered over direct connections to all 4 mobile networks in Uganda.
Last verified 23 October 2026
Mobile networks
| Network | MCC / MNC | Alphanumeric Sender ID | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airtel | 641 / 01, 22 | Supported | Active |
| lycamobile | 641 / 04 | Supported | Active |
| MTN (Uganda) Ltd | 641 / 10 | Supported | Active |
| Uganda Telecom Ltd (UTCL) | 641 / 11 | 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
- No statutory quiet hours identified; send promotional SMS 08:00-20:00 local time (industry best practice). Transactional/OTP 24/7.
- Consent
- Prior opt-in consent required for promotional SMS under Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019; transactional/OTP allowed within an existing service relationship.
- Data protection law
- Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019. Supervisory authority: PDPO (NITA-U).