Global SMS - Europe

SMS to Germany
OTP, alerts and bulk SMS.

Reach subscribers on Telekom, Vodafone, O2 and 1&1 from the same eSMS Africa account, API and dashboard you use for Africa - with global coverage via our routing network.

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Mobile networks in Germany

TelekomVodafoneO21&1

Country code

+49

Status

On request

Price per SMS

Price on request - sales@esmsafrica.io

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Pricing

SMS pricing for Germany

Coming soon - Germany is available on request. Tell us your expected volume and use case and we will quote and enable the route for your account.

Price on request

Contact sales

sales@esmsafrica.io

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Before you send

Sender ID and compliance in Germany

Sender ID

Alphanumeric sender IDs supported

Alphanumeric sender IDs are supported. Use a sender that clearly identifies your brand.

Rules change often - our team confirms the current requirements before your first campaign.

Compliance

What to know in Germany

Under GDPR and national ePrivacy rules, marketing SMS needs prior opt-in consent and every message should offer a simple way to opt out.
Double opt-in is the common practice for marketing consent in Germany.

Our acceptable use policy

Number format

Sending to +49 numbers

Use E.164 format: the country code, then the subscriber number without its leading zero.

Country code

+49

Example

+4915123456789

Example number is illustrative. Languages: German.

cURL - send an SMS to Germany

curl -X POST https://api.esmsafrica.io/v1/sms/send \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "to": "4915123456789",
    "from": "MyBrand",
    "message": "Your verification code is 123456"
  }'

REST reference, SMPP details and SDKs for Node, Python, PHP and Go in the API documentation.

Use cases

What teams send to Germany

OTP & verification

Deliver one-time passcodes to users in Germany signing up or logging in.

Alerts & reminders

Transaction alerts, order updates and appointment reminders.

Cross-border operations

Reach staff, partners and travellers in Germany from the same account you use for Africa.

Customer messaging

Service updates and opted-in campaigns, with delivery reports for every message.

FAQ

SMS to Germany: questions, answered

Can I send SMS to Germany with eSMS Africa?

Germany is available on request. Contact our sales team at sales@esmsafrica.io and we will confirm pricing and enable the route for your account.

Can I use an alphanumeric sender ID in Germany?

Alphanumeric sender IDs are supported. Use a sender that clearly identifies your brand.

What number format should I use for Germany?

Use international E.164 format: the country code +49 followed by the subscriber number, without the leading zero, for example +4915123456789.

Which networks can I reach in Germany?

Messages reach subscribers on Telekom, Vodafone, O2 and 1&1, through global coverage via our routing network.

What compliance rules apply to SMS in Germany?

Under GDPR and national ePrivacy rules, marketing SMS needs prior opt-in consent and every message should offer a simple way to opt out. Double opt-in is the common practice for marketing consent in Germany.