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title: "SMS pricing and sender ID rules in Spain"
description: "Business SMS in Spain from $0.0650: operator rates, volume tiers, sender ID registration and CNMC + AEPD rules. Indicative list rates. We handle registration."
canonical: "https://omnichannels.ai/sms-pricing/spain/"
language: "en"
updated: "2026-10-01"
publisher: "BroadNet Technologies"
brand: "OmniChannels.ai"
---

# SMS pricing and sender ID rules in Spain

Canonical: https://omnichannels.ai/sms-pricing/spain/
Language: en
Publisher: OmniChannels.ai by BroadNet Technologies

Indicative rates by operator and volume, sender ID registration, consent rules and quiet hours for business SMS to Spain, from BroadNet's published rate card and regulatory research.

**Short answer:** Business SMS to Spain starts at $0.0650 per message segment on BroadNet's published rate card, with lower rates from 100,000 messages a month. 4 mobile operators are covered, all on direct routes. Sender ID registration with CNMC + AEPD typically takes Up to 1 month (CNMC alias registry).

## Rates by operator and volume tier

| Operator | Route | Up to 100,000 | 100,000 to 1 million | 1 to 5 million | 5 million and more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movistar | Direct | $0.0717 | $0.0631 | $0.0531 | $0.0430 |
| Vodafone Spain | Direct | $0.0695 | $0.0611 | $0.0514 | $0.0417 |
| Orange Spain | Direct | $0.0673 | $0.0592 | $0.0498 | $0.0404 |
| MásMóvil | Direct | $0.0650 | $0.0572 | $0.0481 | $0.0390 |

USD per SMS segment, before taxes and sender ID fees. Rate card reviewed 24 September 2026. Local-currency invoicing in EUR is available.

## SMS rules in Spain

Summary of Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia + Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (CNMC + AEPD) and operator requirements. Last reviewed 1 October 2026; rules change, so we confirm them for your traffic during onboarding.

- **Sender ID formats:** CNMC + AEPD · Movistar and Vodafone Spain: Alphanumeric alias (CNMC format rules)
- **Sender ID registration:** CNMC + AEPD · Movistar and Vodafone Spain: Required — CNMC alias registry (Registro de Alias), mandatory since 15 September 2026 Typical lead time: Up to 1 month (CNMC alias registry).
- **Consent (opt-in):** GDPR-compliant opt-in required. Double opt-in is the operator-preferred standard for marketing.
- **Opt-out:** STOP keyword honoured network-wide. Opt-out is one-step and irreversible until the recipient re-consents.
- **Quiet hours and send window:** We have not found a regulator-published time-of-day window for promotional SMS in this market. Agree sending hours with the operator and schedule promotional sends for the recipient's local daytime; transactional traffic runs 24/7.
- **Regulator:** Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia + Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (CNMC + AEPD). Country code +34.

## Sources

- List rates: BroadNet's published SMS rate card, reviewed 24 September 2026. Indicative, excluding taxes; your quote confirms the final price. Cost estimator: https://omnichannels.ai/pricing/estimator/
- [CNMC](https://www.cnmc.es/)
- [AEPD](https://www.aepd.es/)
- [CNMC Registro de Alias](https://www.cnmc.es/sectores-que-regulamos/telecomunicaciones/registro-alias)
- [CNMC alias guide](https://www.cnmc.es/sites/default/files/editor_contenidos/Telecomunicaciones/Registro%20alias_DUV_.pdf)

## SMS to Spain: questions

### How much does it cost to send an SMS to Spain?

Indicative list rates start at $0.0650 per SMS segment, falling to about $0.0410 at 5 million messages a month. Prices exclude taxes and sender ID fees; your quote confirms the final rate.

### Do I need to register a sender ID in Spain?

Yes. CNMC alias registry (Registro de Alias), mandatory since 15 September 2026. We submit it for you and confirm the current requirements during onboarding.

### How long does sender ID registration take in Spain?

Typically up to 1 month (CNMC alias registry), depending on the registry and the documents provided. We confirm the current timeline for your sender ID during onboarding.

### When can I send promotional SMS in Spain?

There is no regulator-published window that we know of in Spain. Agree sending hours with the operator and schedule promotional sends for the recipient's local daytime; transactional traffic runs 24/7.

### Which mobile operators can I reach in Spain?

Movistar (direct route), Vodafone Spain (direct route), Orange Spain (direct route), MásMóvil (direct route).

### What opt-out wording is required in Spain?

STOP keyword honoured network-wide. Opt-out is one-step and irreversible until the recipient re-consents.

Data: BroadNet published rate card and regulatory research, reviewed 1 October 2026. URL: https://omnichannels.ai/sms-pricing/spain/