Egypt
SMS Services in Egypt
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SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Egypt?
Regulatory Authority
National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Vodafone Egypt
Orange
Etisalat Misr
WE
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Egypt
In Egypt, Vodafone Egypt leads the telecom market with around 42% share, followed by Orange with approximately 35%, Etisalat Misr holding about 20%, and WE (Telecom Egypt) accounting for roughly 3% of the market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Egypt - An Overview
| Country Code | EG |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Cairo |
| Currency | Egyptian Pound |
| Language | Arabic |
| Calling Code | +20 |
| MCC | 602 |
| Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | 160 Characters |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Egypt’s telecom regulator, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Egypt must register their Sender ID. There are guidelines for local entities to register the SenderID.
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