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title: "SMS to Somalia for 29.45p - PureSMS"
source: /destinations/somalia
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# SMS Destination Guide for Somalia

Country dialing code: +252. We deliver to 12 mobile network operators within Somalia, including Hormuud Telecom and Telesom - Somaliland. Learn how to send compliant SMS to Somalia with our guide below.

- **Price per SMS:** 29.45p 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) — 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 not required in Somalia. 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.

## Somalia's mobile networks

One flat 29.45p rate covers every network we reach in Somalia.

- Hormuud Telecom — 1.5M subscribers
- Telesom - Somaliland — 1.3M subscribers
- Somtel — 561k subscribers
- Nationlink Somalia — 471k subscribers
- Golis Telecom — 405k subscribers
- AMTEL — 50k subscribers

Plus 6 further networks, all at the same rate. We don't charge per-carrier fees, so you always know what you're paying.

## Compliance in Somalia

- **Restricted content:** Gambling and betting
- **Registration:** All message content must be whitelisted before sending, a requirement from the operator Somtel.

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

- [Ministry of Posts and Communication](http://www.mopc.somaligov.net/)

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