SMS Global Coverage
Sultanate of Oman
The key details for mobile messaging in the Sultanate of Oman 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 | Middle East |
Dialing Code | 968 |
1-way | Yes |
2-way | Long Code Only |
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, when Registered |
Alphanumeric Originator Registration required | Yes |
Short Code maintained on 1-way | Variable* |
Local Long Code maintained on 1-way | Variable* |
International Long Code maintained on 1-way | Variable* |
* Notes | Pre-registering Alphanumeric Originators is recommended, as 1-way originators can be filtered or overwritten. Pre-registering requires authorization letters and trade licences. Numeric Originators replaced on Ooredoo |
Guidance / Restrictions | No spam, political, religious or adult content. Opt in is required for marketing messages |