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SMS Messaging: Additional compliance considerations for United Arab Emirates
SMS Messaging: Additional compliance considerations for United Arab Emirates

Learn more about sending & receiving SMS messages in United Arab Emirates

Lindsey Gagnon avatar
Written by Lindsey Gagnon
Updated this week

When using Waitwhile to send and receive SMS messages in United Arab Emirates, businesses must adhere to a set of legal and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with local laws and industry standards. These considerations go beyond general SMS practices and are crucial for maintaining communications with your customers.

Plan

Phone number type

2-way messaging supported

Outbound Price

Inbound Price

Additional Fees*

Requires Registration

All Paid Plans

Sender ID

NO

$0.1571

YES

Enterprise

Custom Sender ID

NO

$0.1571

$225 Setup fee

$115/month

YES

* Fees are applied to each custom Sender ID registered

Starter & Business Plans: Businesses will be assigned to Waitwhile's pooled Sender ID

  • Using URLs (even Waitwhile URLs such as the status page link) in your custom message templates is prohibited

  • Messages containing WhatsApp and fixed-line phone numbers are blocked;

Enterprise Plans: Enterprise customers can work with their designated Customer Success Manager to register a custom Sender ID for their business locations.

  • Using URLs in your custom message templates can be registered with a custom Sender ID


Have additional questions or need assistance? Reach out to us via chat or at support@waitwhile.com
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