🇩🇪 SMS Destination Guide for Germany

Country dialing code: +49. We deliver to 15 mobile network operators within Germany, including Deutsche Telekom and O2. Learn how to send compliant SMS to Germany with our guide below.

Price per SMS

5.55p ex VAT

Two-way support

Coming soon

Sender ID Types

  • Alphanumeric

    Your brand name as the sender

    Supported

    • Not overwritten. Messages arrive under your brand name exactly as you send it.
    • Send from your brand, with a different sender name per message if you like.
    • Unregistered senders still deliver.
    • Generic sender names (“Alert”, “Info”…) are not permitted.

  • Long code

    VMN / phone number

    Supported

    • Not supported unless offered by Vonage's 2-way service; short codes cannot be used on Vodafone 26202..
    • Needed for two-way messaging and replies.

  • Short code

    Five-digit sender

    Supported

    • Approval takes 30–40 business days.
    • Best for high-volume campaigns.

Sender ID registration is not required in Germany. 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.

Germany's mobile networks

One flat 5.55p rate covers every network we reach in Germany.

  • Deutsche Telekom 66.9M subscribers
  • O2 Germany 40.9M subscribers
  • Vodafone Germany 29.3M subscribers
  • 1&1 12.4M subscribers

Plus 11 further networks, all at the same rate. We don't charge per-carrier fees, so you always know what you're paying.

Compliance in Germany

  • Opt-in: Yes, recipients must have agreed to hear from you
  • Opt-out: Yes
  • Restricted content: Adult · Controlled substances · Gambling · P2p traffic · Political · Religious · Tobacco · Unsolicited promotional

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

Guidance last reviewed 2026-08-01.

Frequently asked

Can I use my brand name as the sender ID in Germany?

Alphanumeric sender IDs are supported in Germany — you can send from your brand name without registering it first.

Can I use a phone number as the sender in Germany?

Yes, numeric long code senders are supported.

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