Send SMS to Algeria
from $0.0400/msg

Reach 61 million Algerian mobile subscribers across Ooredoo (38%), Djezzy (37%), and Mobilis (25%) with guaranteed ARPCE compliance. Pay $0.0400 USD per SMS—45% less than Twilio—with 105 ms median latency (p50), 97.5% delivery success, and zero KYC friction. Sign up with any email, top up with Bitcoin, USDT, Ethereum, Litecoin, Monero, or Solana, and start sending within minutes. no KYC check, no phone validation, no corporate paperworkuments at account creation.

Why Arabic SMS Segments Cut Your Algeria Character Budget in Half

When you send an SMS containing Arabic script, your message is automatically encoded in UCS-2 (Unicode), which allows only 70 characters per segment instead of the standard 160 characters in GSM-7 (the Latin/ASCII encoding). This encoding switch happens transparently at the operator level but dramatically affects your segment count and therefore your cost.

For example, the Arabic phrase "مرحبا بك في متجرنا" (Welcome to our store) contains 17 characters. In GSM-7 encoding, this would consume only a fraction of one segment. But because Arabic script requires UCS-2, the same 17 characters occupy 17 of the 70 available UCS-2 slots—still well under the limit. However, a longer greeting such as "شكراً لاختيارك خدماتنا، ستصلك رسالة تأكيد قريباً" (Thank you for choosing our services; a confirmation message will arrive soon) contains 50 characters and now requires two full UCS-2 segments. You are charged twice even though a GSM-7 message would use only one segment.

Plan conservatively: budget 2–3× the segment count when crafting campaigns in Arabic, or when including French accented text (é, è, ê, etc.) and emoji, all of which trigger UCS-2. Many senders discover this mid-campaign and scramble to adjust. At smsroute.cc, every SMS to Algeria is priced at $0.0400 per segment—whether it uses GSM-7 or UCS-2—so your cost per segment is consistent. The key is understanding that your character budget per segment drops from 160 to 70 when you switch scripts.

GSM-7 vs. UCS-2: Encoding and Operator Reach in Algeria

All three Algerian operators—Ooredoo (5XX), Djezzy (6XX), and Mobilis (7XX)—support both GSM-7 and UCS-2 encoding transparently. There is no need to choose an encoding yourself; the gateway detects the script in your message and applies the correct encoding automatically.

GSM-7 (Latin/ASCII): Used for English, standard French (without diacritics), numbers, and symbols. Offers 160 characters per segment. This is the most efficient encoding and is recommended for transactional messages and international campaigns.

UCS-2 (Unicode): Used for Arabic, French with accents, emoji, and any multi-script content. Offers 70 characters per segment. All major operators in Algeria accept UCS-2 without requiring special registration, but your segment count will be 2–3× higher than a comparable GSM-7 message.

Reach is uniform across all three operators: 100% of active subscriptions on Ooredoo, Djezzy, and Mobilis can receive both GSM-7 and UCS-2 messages. There is no operator-specific encoding limitation or surcharge.

ARPCE Consent Framework and Regulatory Compliance

The Autorité de Régulation de la Poste et des Communications Électroniques (ARPCE) is the national regulator governing all SMS activity in Algeria. All A2P (application-to-person) messaging must comply with ARPCE Regulations and Law 09-04 (Electronic Communications Act).

Explicit Opt-In Requirement: Marketing SMS (promotional, survey, and advertising content) requires explicit, documented consent from the recipient before the first message. Soft opt-in (opt-out after first message) is not permitted under ARPCE rules. You must retain proof of consent for audit purposes.

DND Registry: ARPCE maintains a national Do-Not-Disturb (DND) registry. Before sending any marketing SMS, you must check the recipient's status against this registry. Sending to a DND-listed number is a violation and can trigger enforcement action. smsroute.cc performs DND checks automatically on all outbound marketing messages.

Sender ID Registration: Alphanumeric sender IDs (e.g., "MYBANK", "الشركة") must be pre-approved by ARPCE. The registration process typically takes 3–5 business days. Once approved, your sender ID is active for all future campaigns and does not require re-registration. Arabic, French, and Latin sender IDs are all accepted, provided they comply with content guidelines (no impersonation, no false claims).

Transactional Messages: OTPs, password resets, order confirmations, and account alerts are classified as transactional and do not require prior opt-in. However, they must still comply with quiet hours and must not contain promotional content.

Quiet Hours and Timing: All marketing SMS must be sent between 08:00 and 20:00 CET, Monday through Saturday. Do not send between 11:00 and 15:00 CET on Fridays (prayer times). Transactional messages are exempt from quiet hour restrictions and may be sent at any time.

The ARPCE has published enforcement actions against senders who violate these rules, including those who ignore DND registrations or send marketing content without documented consent. Penalties for non-compliance are significant and can result in temporary or permanent suspension of sender IDs, so adherence to the framework is critical.

Mobile Operators: Ooredoo, Djezzy, and Mobilis

Ooredoo Algeria (Wataniya): Market share 38%, prefix +213 5XX XXX XXX. Ooredoo is the largest mobile operator in Algeria and operates the most extensive 4G network. SMS delivery is highly reliable, with interconnect agreements in place for all major international gateways. Ooredoo numbers represent a stable, high-quality recipient base.

Djezzy (Optimum Telecom): Market share 37%, prefix +213 6XX XXX XXX. Djezzy is the second-largest operator and has aggressive pricing and marketing tactics aimed at younger subscribers. Delivery is strong, and interconnect is stable. A large portion of Algerian e-commerce and fintech users are on Djezzy.

Mobilis (Algérie Télécom): Market share 25%, prefix +213 7XX XXX XXX. Mobilis is the state-owned operator and typically serves enterprise and government contracts, as well as legacy prepaid users. Delivery performance is equivalent to the other two operators, and SMS interconnect is fully functional. Coverage is universal but penetration among young, tech-forward users is lower than Ooredoo or Djezzy.

All three operators filter incoming SMS against ARPCE DND lists and may reject messages from sender IDs that have not been registered. smsroute.cc automatically handles DND compliance and works with all three operators, ensuring no single-operator lock-in.

How to Send SMS to Algeria in 3 Steps

Step 1: Create a free account at smsroute.cc

Visit smsroute.cc and sign up with any email address. No phone verification, no ID upload, no corporate documents required. You will receive an API key and a test credit immediately. Activate your account in under one minute.

Step 2: Top up with cryptocurrency

Pay with Bitcoin, USDT (TRC-20 preferred), Ethereum, Litecoin, Monero, or Solana. Minimum deposit is $5 USD equivalent. Your balance is confirmed on-chain within seconds and is immediately available for sending.

Step 3: Send SMS via API or dashboard

Use the REST API or the web dashboard. Format recipient numbers in E.164 (e.g., +213555123456) and include your pre-approved sender ID. The message is queued, routed to the correct operator, and delivery status is returned in real-time.

API Example (curl):

Python Example:

Delivery status updates are provided via webhook callback or by polling the message status endpoint. All responses include message ID, delivery status, timestamp, and error details if applicable.

import fetch from "node-fetch";

const apiKey = process.env.SMSROUTE_API_KEY;

const res = await fetch("https://api.smsroute.cc/v1/messages", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    Authorization: `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    to: "+2135551234567",
    from: "smsroute",
    text: "Your verification code is 384921",
  }),
});

console.log(await res.json());

import requests

api_url = "https://api.smsroute.cc/send"
headers = {
    "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}
payload = {
    "to": "+213555123456",
    "from": "MYBANK",
    "text": "Your verification code is 123456. Do not share."
}

response = requests.post(api_url, json=payload, headers=headers)
print(response.json())

curl -X POST https://api.smsroute.cc/send \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "to": "+213555123456",
    "from": "MYBANK",
    "text": "Your verification code is 123456. Do not share."
  }'

package main

import (
    "bytes"
    "encoding/json"
    "fmt"
    "io"
    "net/http"
    "os"
)

func main() {
    payload, _ := json.Marshal(map[string]string{
        "to":   "+2135551234567",
        "from": "smsroute",
        "text": "Your verification code is 384921",
    })

    req, _ := http.NewRequest("POST",
        "https://api.smsroute.cc/v1/messages",
        bytes.NewBuffer(payload))
    req.Header.Set("Authorization", "Bearer "+os.Getenv("SMSROUTE_API_KEY"))
    req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")

    resp, err := http.DefaultClient.Do(req)
    if err != nil { panic(err) }
    defer resp.Body.Close()

    body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
    fmt.Println(string(body))
}

<?php
$apiKey = getenv('SMSROUTE_API_KEY');

$payload = json_encode([
    'to'   => '+2135551234567',
    'from' => 'smsroute',
    'text' => 'Your verification code is 384921',
], JSON_UNESCAPED_UNICODE);

$ch = curl_init('https://api.smsroute.cc/v1/messages');
curl_setopt_array($ch, [
    CURLOPT_POST => true,
    CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER => true,
    CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER => [
        'Authorization: Bearer ' . $apiKey,
        'Content-Type: application/json',
    ],
    CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS => $payload,
]);

echo curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);