# SMS pricing in Bahrain

> SMS to Bahrain costs from $0.0159 per message (indicative list rate, reviewed 2026-09-24) over 3 direct operators (Batelco, stc Bahrain, Zain Bahrain); sender IDs are registered with the TRA Bahrain in 5-7 business days.

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

Indicative A2P SMS list rates per message, reviewed 2026-09-24. Regulator: TRA Bahrain.

## Rates by operator

| Operator | Rate (BHD) | Rate (USD) | Send window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batelco | BHD 0.006 | $0.0159 | — |
| stc Bahrain | BHD 0.006 | $0.0159 | — |
| Zain Bahrain | BHD 0.006 | $0.0159 | — |

## Notes

- TRA Bahrain pre-approval for all alphanumeric sender IDs.
- Arabic content supported on all operators.

## Market facts

- Regulator: Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain (TRA-BH)
- 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: 2.95 s
- Mobile subscribers: 2.0M
- Dialling code · MCC: +973 / 426
- Billing currencies: BHD, USD, AED
- Published SMS band: BHD 0.006

## SMS to Bahrain: common questions

### Which operators carry SMS to Bahrain, and at what rate?

BroadNet sends over 3 routes (Batelco, stc Bahrain, Zain Bahrain). The lowest indicative list rate is $0.0159 per message, reviewed 2026-09-24; volume tiers lower it automatically from 100K messages a month.

### What does the SMS price include?

Each segment is billed once: a message longer than 160 GSM-7 characters is split into segments. Delivery receipts are included with no per-receipt fee, there is no setup fee, and sender-ID registration is passed through at cost.

### Do I need to register a sender ID in Bahrain?

Yes. Sender IDs are registered with the TRA Bahrain; typical lead time: 5-7 business days. BroadNet handles the registration during onboarding.

### How do I get test access for Bahrain?

Request test access from this page; we reply within one business day. Live in 5–15 business days from test-access request to production.

Coverage and sender-ID rules: https://www.broadnet.me/coverage/bahrain