Germany

The key details for mobile messaging in Germany are below. We have full one-way reach to all mobile operators in this region. For a datasheet that contains more information, such as best practices and the proportion of subscribers on each mobile operator, please contact us.

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Region

Western Europe

Dialing Code

49

1-way

Yes

2-way

Short Code & Long Code

2-way Setup Time

1

Primary Character Encoding

GSM

Max Characters for Single-part message

160

Multi-part messages

Yes

Delivery Receipts

Yes

Mobile Number Portability

Yes

Alphanumeric Originator maintained on 1-way

Yes

Alphanumeric Originator Registration required

No

Short Code maintained on 1-way

Yes

Local Long Code maintained on 1-way

Yes

International Long Code maintained on 1-way

Yes

* Notes

Short Codes supported on all Operators except Vodafone. Alphanumerics and Long Codes supported

Guidance / Restrictions

Opt-is is also required for marketing messages.