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title: "SMS to Egypt for 20.1p - PureSMS"
source: /destinations/egypt
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# SMS Destination Guide for Egypt

Country dialing code: +20. We deliver to 4 mobile network operators within Egypt, including Vodafone and Orange. Learn how to send compliant SMS to Egypt with our guide below.

- **Price per SMS:** 20.1p ex VAT — one flat rate, no tiers, no minimums, pay as you go
- **Two-way support:** Not available

## Sender ID Types

### Alphanumeric (Your brand name as the sender) — Supported

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

### Long code (VMN / phone number) — Supported

- Needed for two-way messaging and replies.

### Short code (Five-digit sender) — Varies by network

- Best for high-volume campaigns.

Sender ID registration is not required in Egypt. Instead, we approve all senders ourselves: PureSMS's own KYC and Sender ID verification applies to every account before a single message is sent for your safety and security.

## Egypt's mobile networks

One flat 20.1p rate covers every network we reach in Egypt.

- Vodafone Egypt — 28.7M subscribers
- Orange Egypt — 22.1M subscribers
- Etisalat Egypt — 14.8M subscribers
- Telecom Egypt — 2.8M subscribers

## Compliance in Egypt

- **Opt-out:** No opt-out content is required in marketing SMS.
- **Sending times:** Marketing campaigns may not be sent between 21:00 and 09:00 local time (GMT+02:00), and no messages may be sent on Fridays, Saturdays or official holidays.
- **Restricted content:** Adult content · Alcohol and tobacco · Gambling · Medicines and drugs · Political content · Religious content
- Two-way messaging is not supported.

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.

### Regulators & industry bodies

- [National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA)](http://www.tra.gov.eg/en/SitePages/default.aspx)
- [Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)](http://mcit.gov.eg/)
- [Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS)](http://capmas.gov.eg/)

Start sending to Egypt in minutes — create a free account at https://new.puresms.app (no card required).