National Telecom Specification

Ireland (+353) Country Calling Code & SMS Guide

Complete engineering reference for phone numbering formats, domestic trunk prefixes, cellular mobile operator allocations, and regulatory A2P SMS requirements in Ireland.

Country Dialing Code +353 ISO: IE
Domestic Trunk Prefix 0 Omitted internationally
National Length 9 digits (excluding 0) Local subscriber digits
Full E.164 Length 11 digits (+353 8x xxx xxxx) With +353 prefix

Telephony Architecture & Carrier Allocations

Destination Codes: Geographic 01 (Dublin) / 02-09, Mobile 08x
Mobile Prefix Patterns: 083, 085, 086, 087, 089 allocated by ComReg for mobile networks
Major Mobile Network Operators: Vodafone Ireland, Three Ireland, Eir

A2P Messaging Regulations & Firewall Policies

A2P 10DLC & Campaign Registration

Not applicable. Supervised by the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg).

Alphanumeric Sender ID Support

Supported up to 11 characters. Dynamic sender IDs permitted with standard fraud detection.

Two-Way Messaging Capability

Supported using Irish 08x mobile numbers.

Character Encoding Standards

GSM-7 standard (160 characters/segment).

Compliance Framework: ComReg Consumer Protection Code, EU GDPR, and Irish Data Protection Act 2018; express consent required.
Interactive Number Intelligence

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Frequently Asked Questions for Ireland

What is the international calling code for Ireland?

The country calling code for Ireland is +353. Mobile numbers begin with 08 domestically and +3538 in E.164 international format.

Which prefixes identify mobile numbers in Ireland?

Irish mobile numbers use prefixes 083 (Three), 085 (Eir), 086 (Three), 087 (Vodafone), and 089 (Tesco Mobile/MVNOs).

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