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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.

+31 XXX XXX XXXcountry code (Netherlands)national subscriber numberE.164 caps the whole string at 15 digits - the example digits are placeholders(national number length varies by market); only the +31 prefix is Netherlands-specific
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 IDallowed (per Dutch mobile network operator practice, retrieved 2026-07-26)
Registration regimeno registration scheme
Dominant language(s)Dutch
Native-text charsetGSM-7 — 160 characters per single SMS, 153 per concatenated segment (GSM 03.38 default alphabet vs script analysis, retrieved 2026-07-27)
Published smsroute rateUSD 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.

GSM-7 (160 chars/segment, 153 concatenated)1 segment = 160 chars2 segments = 306 chars3 segments = 459 chars
Cost per message at the published rate (0.019 USD, 2026-07-27)1 segment = $0.0192 segments = $0.0383 segments = $0.057Multipart messages are commonly billed per segment - the segment ruler above shows where each boundary falls.

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).

Every figure above is maintained by SMSRoute guides with a named source and retrieval date - the machine-readable copy for Netherlands lives in api/v2/countries.json (CC-BY), field-level provenance included.

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.
How do I test SMS delivery to the Netherlands without a local SIM?
Delivery-testing services send to real local numbers; SMSRoute accounts include free test credits that prove delivery to the Netherlands.
Can I use my company name as the sender 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.

Related

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.