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

> BroadNet delivers A2P SMS and OTP in Oman over direct connections to Omantel, Ooredoo Oman, and Vodafone Oman, with TRA-Oman sender ID registration in 5-10 business days.

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

Direct termination to Omantel, Ooredoo Oman, and Vodafone Oman with TRA-Oman sender ID registration managed by BroadNet.

## Key facts

- Regulator: TRA-Oman (Telecommunications Regulatory Authority)
- Dialling code: +968
- MCC: 422
- Mobile subscribers: 6.5M
- Sender-ID lead time: 5-10 business days
- Time to launch: Live in 5–15 business days from test-access request to production
- Typical OTP latency: 3.15 s
- Typical delivery rate, operator-direct: 99.4%
- SMS price band: OMR 0.006 (indicative list rates, reviewed 2026-09-24)
- Billing currencies: OMR, USD, AED

## Operators

| Operator | MNC | Route | Grade | A2P rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omantel | 422-02 | Direct | A+ | OMR 0.006 |
| Ooredoo Oman | 422-03 | Direct | A+ | OMR 0.006 |
| Vodafone Oman | 422-04 | Direct | A | OMR 0.006 |

## Technical facts for Oman

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) | 422 |
| Dialling code | +968 |
| Operators (MCC-MNC) | Omantel · 422-02; Ooredoo Oman · 422-03; Vodafone Oman · 422-04 |
| 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 | TRA-Oman (Telecommunications Regulatory Authority) |
| Sender-ID rules | Alphanumeric sender IDs pre-registered with TRA-Oman via the operator. Arabic and Latin scripts supported. Renewals annual. |
| Sender-ID lead time | 5-10 business days |

## Pricing

| Band | Transactional | Promotional | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay-as-you-go | OMR 0.0060 | OMR 0.0073 | List rate up to 100K messages/month |
| Growth · 100K+ | OMR 0.0053 | OMR 0.0064 | Auto-tier discount |
| Volume · 1M+ | OMR 0.0044 | OMR 0.0054 | Includes quarterly route review |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Direct operator pricing + signed SLA |

## Sender ID

Alphanumeric sender IDs pre-registered with TRA-Oman via the operator. Arabic and Latin scripts supported. Renewals annual.

TRA-Oman sender ID registration: 5-10 business days.

## Rules

- **TRA-Oman registration**: Sender IDs pre-registered via TRA-Oman. BroadNet manages filings.
- **Oman PDPL 2024**: Royal Decree 6/2022 in force from 2024 — consent, retention, breach handling.
- **Arabic + Latin**: UCS-2 routes at parity with GSM-7.

## Compliance

Oman Personal Data Protection Law (Royal Decree 6/2022) effective 2024. Consent, breach notification, and cross-border restrictions enforced.

## Sample A2P template

```text
BroadNet OTP: 619204. Valid 5 minutes.
```

Arabic:

```text
رمز BroadNet: 619204. صالح 5 دقائق.
```

## Related

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