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Bulk SMS to Saudi Arabia
Send bulk SMS to Saudi Arabia from £0.0280/segment. Direct carrier routes · Real-time DLR · API & SMPP
Rate per Segment
£0.0280
Networks Covered
3
Dial Code
+966
Region
Middle East
Network Coverage in Saudi Arabia
| Network | Rate / Segment | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| STC (Saudi Telecom) | £0.0280 | Direct Route |
| Mobily | £0.0290 | Direct Route |
| Zain Saudi Arabia | £0.0280 | Direct Route |
Encoding Support
GSM-7 Encoding
- • 160 characters per segment
- • Standard Latin alphabet + digits
- • Extended chars: [, ], {, }, \, ^, ~, |, €
- • Lowest cost per message
UCS-2 Encoding
- • 70 characters per segment
- • Full Unicode support
- • Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, emoji
- • Auto-detected from message content
Encoding is automatically selected based on message content. Our API handles this transparently. See our SMS Encoding Guide for details.
Volume Pricing for Saudi Arabia
| Monthly Volume | Rate / Segment | Monthly Cost | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 msgs | £0.02800 | £28.00 | — |
| 10,000 msgs | £0.02660 | £266.00 | 5% |
| 50,000 msgs | £0.02520 | £1260.00 | 10% |
| 100,000 msgs | £0.02450 | £2450.00 | 13% |
| 500,000 msgs | £0.02380 | £11900.00 | 15% |
All prices per SMS segment. Custom enterprise pricing available for 1M+ messages. Contact us for a quote.
Delivery Information
Direct routes to all Saudi networks. Arabic script via UCS-2. Sender ID registration with NCA required for commercial SMS.
Compliance & Regulations
Regulatory Notes for Saudi Arabia
PDPL (Personal Data Protection Law, Royal Decree M/19) applies. CITC (Communications, Space & Technology Commission) regulates. Sender ID must be registered; anti-spam measures enforced.
For full UK compliance guidance, see our SMS Regulations guide. We also offer compliance consultancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to send SMS to Saudi Arabia?
SMS to Saudi Arabia starts from £0.0280 per segment. Volume discounts available — send 100,000+ messages for as little as £0.02450 per segment.
What encoding is supported for SMS to Saudi Arabia?
GSM-7 encoding allows 160 characters per segment for standard Latin text. UCS-2 encoding supports full Unicode (70 chars/segment) for Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, and emoji. Encoding is auto-detected by our API.
Which networks in Saudi Arabia do you cover?
We have direct routes to STC (Saudi Telecom), Mobily, Zain Saudi Arabia with real-time delivery reports (DLR) on all networks.
How do I send bulk SMS to Saudi Arabia?
Sign up at BulkSMSRates, add credit, and send via REST API or SMPP gateway using the +966 country code. No contracts, pay as you go.
Do you provide delivery reports for Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Real-time DLR callbacks delivered to your webhook URL within seconds of delivery. Available via both REST API and SMPP.
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