# SMS pricing in the Philippines

> SMS to the Philippines costs from $0.008 per message (indicative list rate, reviewed 2026-09-24) over 3 direct operators (Smart Communications, Globe Telecom, DITO Telecommunity); sender IDs are registered with the NTC in 5-10 business days.

- Canonical URL: https://www.broadnet.me/pricing/sms/philippines
- 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: NTC.

## Rates by operator

| Operator | Rate (PHP) | Rate (USD) | Send window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Communications | ₱ 0.45 | $0.0080 | — |
| Globe Telecom | ₱ 0.45 | $0.0080 | — |
| DITO Telecommunity | ₱ 0.5 | $0.0088 | — |

## Notes

- SIM Registration Act (RA 11934) requires registered originating identity.
- Alphanumeric sender IDs supported with prior operator approval.
- Pre-approval lead times typically 5–10 business days per operator.

## Market facts

- Regulator: National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)
- 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: 3.3 s
- Mobile subscribers: 165M
- Dialling code · MCC: +63 / 515
- Billing currencies: USD, PHP
- Published SMS band: USD 0.008 – 0.0088

## SMS to the Philippines: common questions

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

BroadNet sends over 3 routes (Smart Communications, Globe Telecom, DITO Telecommunity). The lowest indicative list rate is $0.008 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 the Philippines?

Yes. Sender IDs are registered with the NTC; typical lead time: 5-10 business days. BroadNet handles the registration during onboarding.

### How do I get test access for the Philippines?

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/philippines