SMS destination

Ethiopia

Ethiopia

Dialing code +251 · Africa. Review the recorded SMS sender capabilities and country requirements for Ethiopia.

Part of Bird SMS. Compare the sender and operational requirements across your markets.

Policy last updated 13 July 2026

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What you can send

SMS
WhatsApp

Two-way messaging

Not available

Before you send

The recorded policy requires alphanumeric sender registration for Ethiopia. Review the evidence and sender requirements before submission, then track the registration status.

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Sender types

Compare the sender types listed for this destination, their registration requirements and recorded setup estimates. Confirm availability, throughput and timing for your use case.

SenderActivationSetup timeNotes
Alphanumeric Sender IDSender ID registration~5 business daysOne-way only.

Rules & regulations

Use this recorded country reference to prepare your launch. Requirements can depend on message purpose, sender type, network and recipient location; confirm the applicable rules before sending.

Template approvalNot required
Quiet hoursNo window recorded

What this market refuses

Local Banking and Promotional traffic prohibited

One API

How sending works

Use the same SMS API across supported destinations. Prepare an eligible sender, enable the destination and apply the recipient permission your message requires. Track the accepted message through carrier submission and the delivery reports available for that route.

Sending to Ethiopia, answered

What senders ask before their first message to Ethiopia.

Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to Ethiopia?
The reference requires registration for every listed sender type: an alphanumeric sender ID. For an alphanumeric sender ID the name itself is registered. Confirm how the approved sender is presented on the destination networks.
Can I use an alphanumeric sender ID in Ethiopia?
Yes, once the sender ID has been registered. Confirm how carriers present it to recipients.
How long does sender registration take in Ethiopia?
The recorded estimate for an alphanumeric sender ID is about 5 business days; confirm timing before launch.
Can I receive replies from Ethiopia?
No. You can send messages here but not receive replies.
Are there quiet hours for SMS in Ethiopia?
No country-wide sending window is recorded here. Confirm the rules that apply to your message purpose and recipient location.
What other channels can Bird reach Ethiopia on?
WhatsApp and Voice, from the same account and API.

The rest of the SMS platform

One API, one set of keys. Explore the other capabilities.

Sender-ID registrationPre-register alphanumeric and dedicated senders where countries require it.RoutingDestination controls, carrier connectivity and reported routing outcomes.NumbersLong codes, short codes, toll-free, and alphanumeric sender IDs.SendingThe send API: segments, Unicode safety, batch, and idempotency.Two-wayInbound SMS and conversational replies as HMAC-signed webhooks.All destinationsCoverage, sender types, and rules for every country Bird reaches.

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