🇪🇬 Egypt — SMS & WhatsApp

SMS & WhatsApp API for Egypt

EnvoiSMS.ma delivers SMS and WhatsApp messages directly to Egypt's 105M+ mobile subscribers via Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, Etisalat Egypt (e&), Telecom Egypt (WE). Connect your application in minutes with our REST API.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Mobile Operators in Egypt

Egypt has 4 major mobile networks: Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, Etisalat Egypt (e&), Telecom Egypt (WE). EnvoiSMS.ma routes SMS and WhatsApp messages directly through these carriers for maximum delivery rates and minimal latency.

  • Vodafone Egypt — 36% market share
  • Orange Egypt — 29% market share
  • Etisalat Egypt (e&) — 20% market share
  • Telecom Egypt (WE) — 15% market share

Pricing in Local Currency

[NEEDS FACT-CHECK: pricing — local Egyptian Pound (EGP) rates for SMS and WhatsApp in Egypt] EnvoiSMS.ma offers competitive per-message pricing billed in EGP. Volume discounts are available for bulk campaigns.

  • Currency: £ (EGP)
  • [NEEDS FACT-CHECK: SMS price per message in EGP]
  • [NEEDS FACT-CHECK: WhatsApp session price in EGP]
  • No subscription fees — pay per use

Compliance & Regulation in Egypt

SMS messaging in Egypt is regulated by the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA). Sender IDs in Egypt must be registered with the NTRA through a licensed aggregator. Promotional SMS requires prior content approval from the NTRA. [NEEDS FACT-CHECK: current NTRA sender-ID registration fees and approval timeline]

  • Egypt has NTRA-mandated opt-out rules for promotional messaging. Subscribers can opt out by replying STOP or using the operator's unsubscribe channel. [NEEDS FACT-CHECK: specific NTRA promotional SMS restrictions and DND registry details]

API Integration

Connect to our REST API in minutes. Send SMS and WhatsApp messages to Egypt phone numbers with full delivery reporting (DLR webhooks), sender ID management, and OTP verification flows.

  • REST API with Bearer token authentication
  • Real-time delivery reports (DLR webhooks)
  • Native +20 number normalization
  • Sandbox environment for testing
Frequently asked questions

Tout savoir sur 🇪🇬 Egypt — SMS & WhatsApp.

How do I register a Sender ID in Egypt?
Sender IDs in Egypt must be registered with the NTRA through a licensed aggregator. Promotional SMS requires prior content approval from the NTRA. [NEEDS FACT-CHECK: current NTRA sender-ID registration fees and approval timeline]
What SMS delivery rates can I expect in Egypt?
EnvoiSMS.ma connects directly to Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, Etisalat Egypt (e&), Telecom Egypt (WE) for premium delivery routes. Typical delivery rates exceed 95% for correctly formatted numbers. Real-time DLR webhooks confirm delivery status per message.
Does EnvoiSMS.ma support OTP verification in Egypt?
Yes. Our Verify API sends time-limited OTP codes to Egypt numbers with confirmation via webhook. OTP SMS is distinct from promotional SMS — no sender-ID marketing restrictions apply to transactional/OTP messages.
What is the difference between OTP and promotional SMS in Egypt?
OTP (transactional) SMS is triggered by user action (login, payment confirmation) and is exempt from marketing opt-out rules. Promotional SMS is unsolicited commercial messaging and must comply with NTRA marketing regulations, including DND restrictions.
How does opt-out work for SMS campaigns in Egypt?
Egypt has NTRA-mandated opt-out rules for promotional messaging. Subscribers can opt out by replying STOP or using the operator's unsubscribe channel. [NEEDS FACT-CHECK: specific NTRA promotional SMS restrictions and DND registry details]
What messaging types are supported for Egypt numbers?
EnvoiSMS.ma supports: standard SMS, long SMS (multi-segment), Unicode SMS (Arabic, Hausa, Swahili and other scripts), WhatsApp Business API messages, and OTP verification flows.

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