Sweden: SMS delivery facts
SMS delivery to Sweden uses calling code +46. Alphanumeric sender IDs are allowed and commonly used, with no registration scheme with no centralized registry. Swedish content fits the GSM-7 charset, permitting 160 characters in a single segment or 153 per segment when concatenated.
| Country calling code | +46 (ITU-T E.164 assigned country codes, retrieved 2026-07-27) |
|---|---|
| E.164 format | +46 followed by the national subscriber number, no leading trunk zero, 15 digits maximum overall (ITU-T E.164) |
| Alphanumeric sender ID | allowed (per Swedish mobile network operator practice, retrieved 2026-07-26) |
| Registration regime | no registration scheme |
| Dominant language(s) | Swedish |
| 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 0.022 per message, dated snapshot (source, retrieved 2026-07-27). Current rate and send path: rate card for Sweden |
Sender-ID rules
Alphanumeric sender IDs are commonly used with no centralized registry. (per Swedish mobile network operator practice, verified 2026-07-26)
Alphanumeric sender IDs are commonly used with no centralized registry, reflecting a sender-ID no registration scheme. The GSM-7 charset class applies for typical Swedish text. This yields segment sizes of 160 characters single and 153 concatenated.
Character set and message length
Native Swedish 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 for SMS to Sweden?
- Yes, alphanumeric sender IDs are allowed. They are commonly used with no centralized registry with no registration scheme.
- What charset and segment lengths apply to SMS in Sweden?
- The charset class is GSM-7, supporting 160 characters for a single-segment message and 153 characters per segment when concatenated.
- What is the calling code and published rate for Sweden SMS?
- The calling code is +46. The published rate is 0.022 USD, retrieved 2026-07-27.
Related
- Switzerland: SMS delivery facts
- Turkey: SMS delivery facts
- United Arab Emirates: SMS delivery facts
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- 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.