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

> BroadNet delivers A2P SMS and OTP in Kuwait over direct connections to Zain Kuwait, STC Kuwait, and Ooredoo Kuwait, with CITRA sender ID registration in 5-7 business days.

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

Direct termination to Zain Kuwait, STC Kuwait, and Ooredoo Kuwait with CITRA sender ID registration managed end-to-end.

## Key facts

- Regulator: CITRA (Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority)
- Dialling code: +965
- MCC: 419
- Mobile subscribers: 7.8M
- 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: 2.9 s
- Typical delivery rate, operator-direct: 99.5%
- SMS price band: KWD 0.005 (indicative list rates, reviewed 2026-09-24)
- Billing currencies: KWD, USD, AED

## Operators

| Operator | MNC | Route | Grade | A2P rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zain Kuwait | 419-02 | Direct | A+ | KWD 0.005 |
| STC Kuwait | 419-04 | Direct | A+ | KWD 0.005 |
| Ooredoo Kuwait | 419-03 | Direct | A | KWD 0.005 |

## Technical facts for Kuwait

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) | 419 |
| Dialling code | +965 |
| Operators (MCC-MNC) | Zain Kuwait · 419-02; STC Kuwait · 419-04; Ooredoo Kuwait · 419-03 |
| 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 | CITRA (Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority) |
| Sender-ID rules | Alphanumeric sender IDs require CITRA + operator approval. Each use case needs its own ID; renewals annual. Arabic and Latin scripts at parity. |
| Sender-ID lead time | 5-7 business days |

## Pricing

| Band | Transactional | Promotional | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay-as-you-go | KWD 0.0050 | KWD 0.0063 | List rate up to 100K messages/month |
| Growth · 100K+ | KWD 0.0044 | KWD 0.0055 | Auto-tier discount |
| Volume · 1M+ | KWD 0.0037 | KWD 0.0046 | Includes quarterly route review |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Direct operator pricing + signed SLA |

## Sender ID

Alphanumeric sender IDs require CITRA + operator approval. Each use case needs its own ID; renewals annual. Arabic and Latin scripts at parity.

CITRA sender ID registration: 5-7 business days. One ID per use case per entity.

## Rules

- **CITRA sender ID registration**: All alphanumeric IDs require CITRA + operator approval. BroadNet manages filing and renewals.
- **Kuwait DPPR alignment**: Data Privacy Protection Regulation in force. Consent, retention, breach notification all required.
- **Arabic + Latin parity**: UCS-2 routing native; same SLA as GSM-7. BroadNet flags mixed-script abuse automatically.

## Compliance

Kuwait DPPR (Data Privacy Protection Regulation) applies via CITRA.

## Sample A2P template

```text
Your verification code is 738211. Valid 5 min.
```

Arabic:

```text
رمز التحقق الخاص بك هو 738211. صالح 5 دقائق.
```

## Related

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