# A2P SMS, OTP, and sender ID rules in Iraq

> BroadNet delivers A2P SMS and OTP in Iraq over direct connections to Asiacell, Zain Iraq, and Korek, with CMC sender ID registration in 7-14 business days.

- Canonical URL: https://www.broadnet.me/coverage/iraq
- Language: en
- Last updated: 2026-10-21
- Publisher: BroadNet (https://www.broadnet.me)

Direct binds with Asiacell, Zain Iraq, and Korek with CMC-aligned sender ID registration handled via BroadNet's Baghdad operator relationship.

## Key facts

- Regulator: CMC (Communications and Media Commission)
- Dialling code: +964
- MCC: 418
- Mobile subscribers: 42M
- Sender-ID lead time: 7-14 business days
- Time to launch: Live in 8–19 business days from test-access request to production (set by the sender-ID lead time)
- Typical OTP latency: 3.6 s
- Typical delivery rate, operator-direct: 98.6%
- SMS price band: USD 0.035 – 0.06 (indicative list rates, reviewed 2026-09-24)
- Billing currencies: USD

## Operators

| Operator | MNC | Route | Grade | A2P rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asiacell | 418-05 | Direct | A+ | USD 0.0483 |
| Zain Iraq | 418-30 | Direct | A | USD 0.0472 |
| Korek | 418-40 | Direct | A | USD 0.045 |

## Technical facts for Iraq

Network codes, message lengths and sender-ID rules in one table. Segment lengths are the GSM standard values (3GPP TS 23.038).

| Technical facts | |
|---|---|
| Mobile country code (MCC) | 418 |
| Dialling code | +964 |
| Operators (MCC-MNC) | Asiacell · 418-05; Zain Iraq · 418-30; Korek · 418-40 |
| SMS length, GSM-7 (Latin alphabet) | 160 characters in a single SMS; 153 per part when concatenated |
| SMS length, UCS-2 (Arabic, Cyrillic and other scripts) | 70 characters in a single SMS; 67 per part when concatenated |
| Regulator | CMC (Communications and Media Commission) |
| Sender-ID rules | Sender IDs registered through CMC-licensed operators. Arabic + Latin both supported. Some operators require deposit per ID. |
| Sender-ID lead time | 7-14 business days |

## Pricing

| Band | Transactional | Promotional | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay-as-you-go | USD 0.0450 | USD 0.055 | List rate up to 100K messages/month |
| Growth · 100K+ | USD 0.0396 | USD 0.0486 | Auto-tier discount |
| Volume · 1M+ | USD 0.0333 | USD 0.0409 | Includes quarterly route review |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Direct operator pricing + signed SLA |

## Sender ID

Sender IDs registered through CMC-licensed operators. Arabic + Latin both supported. Some operators require deposit per ID.

CMC + operator sender ID registration: 7-14 business days.

## Rules

- **CMC-licensed routes**: All A2P SMS terminates via CMC-licensed operators. BroadNet files sender IDs on your behalf.
- **Arabic + Kurdish**: UCS-2 routes carry Arabic and Kurdish content; same SLA as GSM-7.
- **Content restrictions**: Political and religious content reviewed by the regulator. Engine pre-flags.
- **Operator firewall**: Strict per-operator firewall on grey routes. Direct binds essential for delivery.

## Compliance

CMC enforces content rules around political and religious material. Pre-paid market — DLR rates vary by region. Local Iraqi entity recommended for direct billing.

## Sample A2P template

```text
Your verification code is 391207. Do not share.
```

Arabic:

```text
رمز التحقق الخاص بك هو 391207. لا تشاركه.
```

## Related

- https://www.broadnet.me/regulations/iraq
- https://www.broadnet.me/pricing/sms/iraq