Uganda

Last updated on 4/30/2026

Country ISOUG
RegionAfrica
Dialing Code+256
Mobile Country Code (MCC)641

Mandatory measures exist

Local Operators

OperatorMNCNumeric IDAlpha IDShort CodeComments
Airtel Uganda1 No Yes No-
Airtel Uganda22 No Yes No-
MTN Uganda10 Yes Yes Yes-
Africell Uganda14 Yes Yes Yes-
Uganda Telecom11 No Yes No-

Sender ID Types Availability

YesLongnumbers
YesDedicated Shortcodes
YesShared Shortcodes
YesAlphanumeric

Sender ID registration requirements

To register a sender ID for traffic in Uganda, please provide the necessary information to Sales or support for assistance. Registration is mandatory for all operators. The following details are required:

Specific requirements for sender ID registration include a business license and other relevant documentation.

Required Information

  • Sender ID
  • Content samples
  • Company name
  • Company URL
  • Company address
  • VAT
  • Type of traffic (for example, OTP, marketing, etc.)
  • Monthly volume

Pricing varies; contact Sales for current sender ID registration rates. Please check with the provider for details.

For any inquiries or to submit your registration details, please contact us at Sales or support for assistance with sender ID registration.

Additional information for partners and resellers

Partners and resellers must ensure that their customers are aware that the end customer, as the actual sender of the message, is responsible for the use, accuracy, and registration of the Sender ID. This includes ensuring that all required registrations, approvals, and supporting documentation are completed in accordance with applicable local requirements before traffic is sent.

LINK Mobility does not register Sender IDs on behalf of partners’ or resellers’ customers, unless otherwise agreed. LINK Mobility may provide support to partners and end customers throughout the registration process. Responsibility for providing correct information, obtaining any required approvals, and complying with mandatory Sender ID registration processes remains with the end customer. Partners and resellers should inform their customers of these obligations before sending traffic to destinations where Sender ID registration is mandatory.

Need guidance on SMS destination requirements?

SMS rules, documentation, and compliance requirements can vary by country and operator. Our local teams are ready to help you understand what applies to your destinations, including sender ID, routing, registration, and other local requirements. Visit our support section to get in touch.