SMS pricing and sender ID rules in Cambodia
Indicative rates by operator and volume, sender ID registration, consent rules and quiet hours for business SMS to Cambodia, from BroadNet's published rate card and regulatory research.
- SMS from (per segment)
- $0.0400
- Operators (3 direct)
- 3
- Sender ID registration
- 7-14 business days
- Regulator
- TRC-KH
Short answer
Business SMS to Cambodia starts at $0.0400 per message segment on BroadNet's published rate card, with lower rates from 100,000 messages a month. 3 mobile operators are covered, all on direct routes. Sender ID registration with TRC-KH typically takes 7-14 business days.
SMS list rates in Cambodia
Indicative price per SMS segment by monthly volume tier, averaged across operators, from BroadNet's published rate card. The more you send, the lower the rate.
Indicative list prices in USD before taxes and sender ID fees, reviewed September 24, 2026. Your quote confirms the final rate.
| Operator | Up to 100,000 |
|---|---|
| Cellcard | $0.0447 |
| Smart Axiata | $0.0424 |
| Metfone | $0.0400 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellcard | Direct | $0.0447 | $0.0393 | $0.0331 | $0.0268 |
| Smart Axiata | Direct | $0.0424 | $0.0373 | $0.0314 | $0.0254 |
| Metfone | Direct | $0.0400 | $0.0352 | $0.0296 | $0.0240 |
USD per SMS segment, before taxes and sender ID fees. Rate card reviewed 24 September 2026.
SMS rules in Cambodia
Summary of Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia (TRC-KH) and operator requirements. Last reviewed 29 September 2026; rules change, so we confirm them for your traffic during onboarding.
Sender ID formats
- TRC-KH · Cellcard and Smart Axiata: Alphanumeric (local script supported), up to 11 chars
Sender ID registration
- TRC-KH · Cellcard and Smart Axiata: Set by the operators; BroadNet confirms the current requirements during onboarding
- Typical lead time: 7-14 business days.
Consent (opt-in)
- Verifiable opt-in required, with traffic categorised by use case at the time of registration. DLT-style template approval applies in several markets.
Opt-out
- STOP keyword and DND-registry suppression applied automatically. Records retained per regulator requirements.
Quiet hours and send window
- TRC allows advertising SMS only between 08:00 and 21:00. Transactional 24/7.
Regulator
- Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia (TRC-KH). Country code +855.
Sources
- List rates: BroadNet's published SMS rate card, reviewed 24 September 2026. Indicative, excluding taxes; your quote confirms the final price. Cost estimator
- TRC
- TRC news release
Send SMS to Cambodia with one API
The same REST API and SMPP connection reach Cambodia and every other market, with delivery receipts on one webhook and automatic fallback to WhatsApp or RCS where you enable it.
curl -X POST https://api.broadnet.me/sms/sendSms \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $BROADNET_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"senderId":"YourBrand","destinationNumber":"855…","message":"Hello from YourBrand","messageType":"TEXT"}'SMS to Cambodia: questions
How much does it cost to send an SMS to Cambodia?
Indicative list rates start at $0.0400 per SMS segment, falling to about $0.0254 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 Cambodia?
Yes, in practice: the mobile operators in Cambodia set the sender ID requirements rather than a central registry. BroadNet confirms the current requirements during onboarding.
How long does sender ID registration take in Cambodia?
Typically 7–14 business days, depending on the operator and the documents provided. We confirm the current timeline for your sender ID during onboarding.
When can I send promotional SMS in Cambodia?
Promotional window: 08:00–21:00 local time. TRC allows advertising SMS only between 08:00 and 21:00. Transactional 24/7.
Which mobile operators can I reach in Cambodia?
Cellcard (direct route), Smart Axiata (direct route), Metfone (direct route).
What opt-out wording is required in Cambodia?
STOP keyword and DND-registry suppression applied automatically. Records retained per regulator requirements.
SMS pricing in nearby markets
- Bangladesh · $0.0027
- Hong Kong SAR China · $0.0460
- India · $0.0022
- Indonesia · $0.0070
- Malaysia · $0.0320
- Nepal · $0.0360
- Pakistan · $0.0034
- Philippines · $0.0080
- All countries
Data: BroadNet published rate card and regulatory research, reviewed 24 September 2026. URL: https://omnichannels.ai/sms-pricing/cambodia/
