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SMS to Austria.
Dialing code +43 · Europe. Review the recorded SMS sender capabilities and country requirements for Austria.
Part of Bird SMS. Compare the sender and operational requirements across your markets.
Policy last updated July 13, 2026
What you can send
SMSWhatsApp
Two-way messaging
Not available
Before you send
The recorded policy requires alphanumeric sender registration for Austria. Review the evidence and sender requirements before submission, then track the registration status.
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.
| Sender | Activation | Setup time | Sender ID | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphanumeric Sender ID | Sender ID registration | ~14 business days | The sender ID remains overwritten with a random number after approval. | One-way only. |
| Long code (phone number) | No registration required | No approval wait | The submitted sender ID is preserved. | Supports two-way replies. |
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.
RegulatorRTR
ConsentOpt-in required
Template approvalNot required
Quiet hoursNo window recorded
All alphanumeric Sender IDs must be registered in RTR's public Sender ID register. Since 1 October 2026, messages with unregistered alphanumeric Sender IDs are blocked by Austrian operators. Each Sender ID must clearly identify the sending business and be supported by a justification (e.g. company name or trademark). RTR review takes up to 14 days, during which the Sender ID may be delivered as "Unknown".
What this market refuses
Sender IDs must be 1–11 characters and contain at least one letter. Only A–Z, a–z, 0–9, spaces and the characters + - & _ are permitted. Umlauts (ä, ö, ü), ß, accented letters and all other special characters (e.g. . ! @ ' /) are not allowed, nor are leading or trailing spaces. Generic names (e.g. Restaurant, Reminder, Shop, Alert) are not permitted unless backed by a registered trademark. Marketing messages require prior opt-in consent and must include an opt-out option.
Restricted content
Politicalreligiousgambling and bettingadult and unsolicited promotional content
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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 Austria, answered
What senders ask before their first message to Austria.
Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to Austria?
Registration is required for an alphanumeric sender ID. No registration is required for a long code; confirm availability, ownership and destination access before sending. Approval does not preserve the submitted sender ID for an alphanumeric sender ID; it is still overwritten after approval. 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 Austria?
You can submit an alphanumeric sender ID after approval, but the carrier still overwrites it before delivery.
How long does sender registration take in Austria?
The recorded estimate for an alphanumeric sender ID is about 14 business days; confirm timing before launch.
Can I receive replies from Austria?
No. You can send messages here but not receive replies.
Are there quiet hours for SMS in Austria?
No country-wide sending window is recorded here. Confirm the rules that apply to your message purpose and recipient location.
What content is restricted in Austria?
Messages about Political, religious, gambling and betting, and adult and unsolicited promotional content are restricted.
Do I need consent before messaging someone in Austria?
Yes. The recipient must opt in before you send the first message. Provide an appropriate opt-out route and honor the recipient’s preferences.
What other channels can Bird reach Austria 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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