# SMS pricing in Qatar

> SMS to Qatar costs from $0.0151 per message (indicative list rate, reviewed 2026-09-24) over 2 direct operators (Ooredoo Qatar, Vodafone Qatar); sender IDs are registered with the CRA in 5-7 business days.

- Canonical URL: https://www.broadnet.me/pricing/sms/qatar
- 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: CRA.

## Rates by operator

| Operator | Rate (QAR) | Rate (USD) | Send window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ooredoo Qatar | QAR 0.06 | $0.0165 | 09:00–21:00 AST |
| Vodafone Qatar | QAR 0.055 | $0.0151 | 09:00–21:00 AST |

## Notes

- CRA whitelist registration required for alphanumeric sender IDs.
- Arabic content recommended for higher engagement.

## Market facts

- Regulator: Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA)
- 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: 3.0 s
- Mobile subscribers: 4.4M
- Dialling code · MCC: +974 / 427
- Billing currencies: QAR, USD, AED
- Published SMS band: QAR 0.055 – 0.0601

## SMS to Qatar: common questions

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

BroadNet sends over 2 routes (Ooredoo Qatar, Vodafone Qatar). The lowest indicative list rate is $0.0151 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 Qatar?

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

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

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/qatar