# SMS pricing in Pakistan

> SMS to Pakistan costs from $0.0034 per message (indicative list rate, reviewed 2026-09-24) over 4 direct operators (Jazz (Mobilink), Telenor Pakistan, Zong, Ufone); sender IDs are registered with the PTA in 7-14 business days.

- Canonical URL: https://www.broadnet.me/pricing/sms/pakistan
- 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: PTA.

## Rates by operator

| Operator | Rate (PKR) | Rate (USD) | Send window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz (Mobilink) | ₨ 0.95 | $0.0034 | — |
| Telenor Pakistan | ₨ 0.95 | $0.0034 | — |
| Zong | ₨ 1 | $0.0036 | — |
| Ufone | ₨ 1.05 | $0.0038 | — |

## Notes

- PTA-approved alphanumeric sender IDs required for branded traffic.
- Per-operator approval workflow; lead times vary by content category.

## Market facts

- Regulator: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
- 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: 3.5 s
- Mobile subscribers: 194M
- Dialling code · MCC: +92 / 410
- Billing currencies: USD, PKR
- Published SMS band: USD 0.0034 – 0.0038

## SMS to Pakistan: common questions

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

BroadNet sends over 4 routes (Jazz (Mobilink), Telenor Pakistan, Zong, Ufone). The lowest indicative list rate is $0.0034 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 Pakistan?

Yes. Sender IDs are registered with the PTA; typical lead time: 7-14 business days. BroadNet handles the registration during onboarding.

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

Request test access from this page; we reply within one business day. Live in 8–19 business days from test-access request to production (set by the sender-ID lead time).

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