You can send One-Way and Two-Way SMS in Egypt.
However, you can't send MMS messages.
Available Sender IDs
You can choose from a few Sender ID options when sending to Egypt.
Registration and fees may apply.
Not sure which one to choose?
See our Sender ID guide or contact support — we're happy to help.
Alpha tags
Alpha tags allow you to use your brand name as your Sender ID instead of a number. Recipients cannot reply to messages sent using an alpha tag.
To register an alpha tag, please contact support.
Alpha tag registration usually takes 10-15 business days
Registration requirements
Alpha tag registration is only available to local business. When registering an alpha tag, you will need to provide:
Alpha Tag
Company Name
Company Address
Website URL
Sample message
Company scope of activity
Type of traffic (Marketing/Transactional/OTP)
Local commercial registration document of the company (For local businesses only)
A copy of the Tax Card (For local businesses only)
Short codes
Two-way messaging is supported in Egypt with a dedicated short code.
To purchase a short code, please contact support.
Short code registration usually takes 12–15 weeks and costs do apply.
Registration requirements
When purchasing a short code, you will need to provide:
Business name, address, and website
Contact email address and phone number
Information on how you plan to use the number
Sample message content
How contacts opt in
Rules and best practices
Rules and Best Practices for Marketing SMS
Message Curfew: Marketing messages may only be sent between 09:00 and 21:00 local time (GMT+02:00).
Restricted Days: No messages may be sent on Fridays, Saturdays, or official holidays.
Opt-Out: Opt-out instructions are not required for marketing SMS in this region.
Content guidelines
Before you start sending, carefully review our sending guidelines to understand the types of messages you can't send. Additionally, you must adhere to the specific local regulations outlined below:
No alcohol & tobacco
No gambling
No pharmaceuticals
No political
No religious