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

> BroadNet delivers A2P SMS and OTP in Jordan over direct connections to Zain Jordan, Orange Jordan, and Umniah, with TRC sender ID registration in 5-7 business days.

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

Direct termination to Zain Jordan, Orange Jordan, and Umniah, with TRC sender ID registration handled inside the BroadNet account.

## Key facts

- Regulator: TRC (Telecommunications Regulatory Commission)
- Dialling code: +962
- MCC: 416
- Mobile subscribers: 8.4M
- Sender-ID lead time: 5-7 business days
- Time to launch: Live in 5–15 business days from test-access request to production
- Typical OTP latency: 3.1 s
- Typical delivery rate, operator-direct: 99.0%
- SMS price band: USD 0.0155 – 0.0169 (indicative list rates, reviewed 2026-09-24)
- Billing currencies: USD, JOD, AED

## Operators

| Operator | MNC | Route | Grade | A2P rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zain Jordan | 416-01 | Direct | A+ | USD 0.0155 |
| Orange Jordan | 416-77 | Direct | A | USD 0.0155 |
| Umniah | 416-03 | Direct | A | USD 0.0169 |

## Technical facts for Jordan

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) | 416 |
| Dialling code | +962 |
| Operators (MCC-MNC) | Zain Jordan · 416-01; Orange Jordan · 416-77; Umniah · 416-03 |
| 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 | TRC (Telecommunications Regulatory Commission) |
| Sender-ID rules | All alphanumeric IDs must be pre-registered with TRC. One ID per use-case per entity; renewals annual. Arabic and Latin scripts both supported at parity. |
| Sender-ID lead time | 5-7 business days |

## Pricing

| Band | Transactional | Promotional | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay-as-you-go | USD 0.0155 | USD 0.0183 | List rate up to 100K messages/month |
| Growth · 100K+ | USD 0.0136 | USD 0.0161 | Auto-tier discount |
| Volume · 1M+ | USD 0.0115 | USD 0.0135 | Includes quarterly route review |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Direct operator pricing + signed SLA |

## Sender ID

All alphanumeric IDs must be pre-registered with TRC. One ID per use-case per entity; renewals annual. Arabic and Latin scripts both supported at parity.

TRC sender ID filing: 5-7 business days. One ID per use case per entity.

## Rules

- **TRC sender ID registration**: All alphanumeric IDs must be pre-registered with TRC. BroadNet manages filing and renewals.
- **Opt-in for marketing**: Promotional SMS requires verifiable opt-in. Records must be retained for 12 months and made available to TRC on request.
- **Personal Data Protection Law 2023**: Jordan's PDPL applies to all recipient PII. Consent, breach notification, and cross-border restrictions.
- **Arabic templates**: UCS-2 routes parity with GSM-7. Latin transliteration optional but rarely used in-market.

## Compliance

Jordan's PDPL (2023) applies to all recipient PII. Promotional SMS requires verifiable opt-in; records retained 12 months and available to TRC on request.

## Sample A2P template

```text
Your verification code is 471829. Valid 5 minutes.
```

Arabic:

```text
رمز التحقق الخاص بك هو 471829. صالح لمدة 5 دقائق.
```

## Related

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