Saudi Arabia
SMS Services in Saudi Arabia
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SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Saudi Arabia?
Regulatory Authority
Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
STC
Mobily
Zain
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, STC (Saudi Telecom) dominates the telecom market with around 50% share, followed by Mobily with approximately 30%, and Zain KSA holding about 20% of the market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Saudi Arabia- An Overview
| Country Code | SA |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Riyadh |
| Currency | Saudi Riyal |
| Language | Arabic |
| Calling Code | +966 |
| MCC | 420 |
| 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 Saudi Arabia’s telecom regulator, the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and international messaging, including strict rules on Sender ID registration, content approval, and anti-spam compliance.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Saudi Arabia must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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