🇦🇫 SMS Destination Guide for Afghanistan

Country dialing code: +93. We deliver to 12 mobile network operators within Afghanistan, including Roshan and MTN. Learn how to send compliant SMS to Afghanistan with our guide below.

Price per SMS

23.35p ex VAT

Two-way support

Not available

Sender ID Types

  • Alphanumeric

    Your brand name as the sender

    After registration

    • Your brand name as the sender, with no reply path.

  • Long code

    VMN / phone number

    Varies by network

    • Needed for two-way messaging and replies.

  • Short code

    Five-digit sender

    Varies by network

    • Best for high-volume campaigns.

Sender ID registration is required by Afghanistan's networks. We handle the paperwork, and our own KYC and Sender ID verification applies to every account on top for your safety and security.

Afghanistan's mobile networks

One flat 23.35p rate covers every network we reach in Afghanistan.

  • Roshan 6.2M subscribers
  • MTN Afghanistan 4.5M subscribers
  • AWCC 3.9M subscribers
  • Etisalat Afghanistan 3.5M subscribers
  • Salaam Network 2.4M subscribers

Plus 7 further networks, all at the same rate. We don't charge per-carrier fees, so you always know what you're paying.

Compliance in Afghanistan

  • Registration: All message content must be whitelisted before sending, a requirement from the operators Etisalat and Afghan Telecom.
  • Generic and numeric sender IDs are not allowed.
  • Only alphanumeric sender IDs using the brand's name should be used, for example "Company X" for Company X's traffic.
  • There are no current restrictions on betting or gambling content towards Afghanistan.

These rules are what we generally check against, however they may not be up-to-date. We'll always keep you informed of what is needed for each destination throughout any registration process.

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