Netherlands: SMS delivery facts
SMS delivery to the Netherlands uses calling code +31. Alphanumeric sender IDs are allowed and commonly used, with no centralized registry. The GSM-7 character set applies, giving 160 characters in a single segment or 153 per segment when concatenated.
| Country calling code | +31 (ITU-T E.164 assigned country codes, retrieved 2026-07-27) |
|---|---|
| E.164 format | +31 followed by the national subscriber number, no leading trunk zero, 15 digits maximum overall (ITU-T E.164) |
| Alphanumeric sender ID | allowed (per Dutch mobile network operator practice, retrieved 2026-07-26) |
| Registration regime | no registration scheme |
| Dominant language(s) | Dutch |
| Native-text charset | GSM-7 — 160 characters per single SMS, 153 per concatenated segment (GSM 03.38 default alphabet vs script analysis, retrieved 2026-07-27) |
| Published smsroute rate | USD 0.019 per message, dated snapshot (source, retrieved 2026-07-27). Current rate and send path: rate card for Netherlands |
Sender-ID rules
Alphanumeric sender IDs are commonly used with no centralized registry. (per Dutch mobile network operator practice, verified 2026-07-26)
Alphanumeric sender IDs are commonly used with no centralized registry under a regime value of none, per Dutch mobile network operator practice. The GSM-7 charset class means single messages hold 160 characters and concatenated segments hold 153 each. Dutch is the primary language.
Character set and message length
Native Dutch text is classed as GSM-7 here: 160 characters fit a single SMS and 153 per segment once a message is concatenated.
To count segments for a concrete message, use the UDH segment surgeon; to compare all 40 countries side by side, the country requirements explorer reads the same open dataset (CC-BY 4.0).
Frequently asked
- Are alphanumeric sender IDs allowed when sending SMS to the Netherlands?
- Yes, alphanumeric sender IDs are allowed and commonly used with no centralized registry, per Dutch mobile network operator practice.
- What charset and segment lengths apply to Netherlands SMS?
- The charset class is GSM-7, supporting 160 characters in a single segment and 153 characters per segment when concatenated.
- What is the calling code and published rate for SMS to the Netherlands?
- The calling code is +31. The published rate is 0.019 USD, retrieved 2026-07-27.
Related
- New Zealand: SMS delivery facts
- Nigeria: SMS delivery facts
- Norway: SMS delivery facts
- Sender ID (glossary)
- GSM-7 (glossary) · UCS-2 (glossary)
- All 40 country fact sheets
Facts on this page are dated snapshots with named sources; rates change — the linked rate card is authoritative. Corrections: ops@smsroute.cc. Last verified 2026-07-27.