Philippines: SMS delivery facts
SMS messages to the Philippines are addressed with the +63 calling code. Alphanumeric sender IDs are allowed under Philippine mobile operator practice. The GSM-7 charset applies, allowing 160 characters in a single segment and 153 characters per segment for concatenated messages.
| Country calling code | +63 (ITU-T E.164 assigned country codes, retrieved 2026-07-27) |
|---|---|
| E.164 format | +63 followed by the national subscriber number, no leading trunk zero, 15 digits maximum overall (ITU-T E.164) |
| Alphanumeric sender ID | allowed (per Philippine mobile operator practice, retrieved 2026-07-26) |
| Registration regime | carrier-specific practice |
| Dominant language(s) | Filipino/English |
| 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 0.009 per message, dated snapshot (source, retrieved 2026-07-27). Current rate and send path: rate card for Philippines |
Sender-ID rules
Alphanumeric sender IDs are commonly used; some operators require additional registration for masking/bank-grade sender names. (per Philippine mobile operator practice, verified 2026-07-26)
Alphanumeric sender IDs are commonly used; some operators require additional registration for masking or bank-grade sender names. With a GSM-7 charset class, messages use 160 characters for a single segment or 153 when concatenated. Filipino and English are the primary languages.
Character set and message length
Native Filipino/English 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).
Every figure above is maintained by SMSRoute guides with a named source and retrieval date - the machine-readable copy for Philippines lives in api/v2/countries.json (CC-BY), field-level provenance included.
Frequently asked
- Are alphanumeric sender IDs allowed for SMS to the Philippines?
- Yes, alphanumeric sender IDs are allowed per Philippine mobile operator practice. They are commonly used, though some operators require additional registration for masking or bank-grade sender names.
- What charset and segment lengths apply to SMS in the Philippines?
- The Philippines uses the GSM-7 charset class, supporting 160 characters in a single segment and 153 characters per segment when concatenated.
- What is the calling code and published SMS rate for the Philippines?
- The calling code is +63. The published rate is 0.009 USD, retrieved on 2026-07-27.
- How do I test SMS delivery to the Philippines without a local SIM?
- Use a delivery-testing service that sends to real local Philippine numbers. SMSRoute accounts include free test credits so you can confirm handset delivery without needing your own PH SIM.
- Can I use my company name as the sender for SMS to the Philippines?
- Yes—alphanumeric sender IDs are commonly used. Some operators require extra registration for masking or bank-grade sender names.
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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.