Messages to all networks in Bahrain (MCC=426) are being sent over our Adaptive Routing. Therefore much of the time a direct link will be used but we also have backup routes for when this is not high-quality.
Sender ID:
The direct route is fully featured, supports DLRs and dynamic Sender ID but the alternative routes may overwrite senders.
Content:
Adult content:
Adult content is likely to be blocked by the Bahraini operators.
Political content:
Political content is likely to be blocked by the Bahraini operators.
Religious content:
Religious content is likely to be blocked by the Bahraini operators.
Unicode:
Unicode is supported
Other features/restrictions of note:
Additionally operator names such as "Zain", "Viva" and "Batelco" are blocked by the operators as an anti-spam measure. Please ensure that your messages do not contain any of these works or they will not be delivered.
Links:
Global SMS Features Overview (Outbound only)
Global SMS Numbers Features Overview
Virtual Numbers
Voice only
Available off API only (on demand)
The following is required before a number can be ordered:
1. Name, business name and contact phone number.
2. Passport or ID copy.*
3. Current address (street, building number, postal code, city).
4. Proof of address form (a copy of utility bill no older than of 6 months).
* In case registration process is performed under a company name, the company registration certificate shall be provided together with passport or ID copy.
