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Stc.com.sa
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Stc.com.sa is operated by Saudi Telecom Company. The domain runs 2 mail exchanges and SMTP is responsive, with all three authentication standards in force.
Safe to Send
RISK
16
/100
Low
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Disposable
No
Persistent addresses, not throwaway
SMTP Live
Yes
Mail server responds to SMTP handshake
MX Records
2
Mail exchangers
Mail Exchange (MX) Records for stc.com.sa Mail Exchange records. They tell other mail servers which hosts are responsible for receiving email at this domain, in priority order. Lower priority numbers are tried first.
#10
imssvip1.stc.com.sa 212.118.156.100
Reachable
#20
imssvipdr1.stc.com.sa 212.118.131.80
Reachable
SMTP Handshake
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. We open a live SMTP connection to the primary MX and read the greeting banner. A response confirms the mail server is alive and accepting connections.
Responsive
BANNER220 ESGRYBM02.stc.com.sa ESMTP STC Messaging Gateway
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.
stc.com.sa Email Authentication SPF · DKIM · DMARC
SPF
Sender Policy Framework. A DNS record listing which servers are allowed to send mail for this domain. Receivers reject or flag mail from unauthorized servers.
Pass
TXTv=spf1 ip4:212.118.156.88 ip4:212.118.156.89 ip4:212.118.131.82 ip4:212.118.131.84 a:esgrybm04.stc.com.sa a:esgrybm03.stc.com.sa a:esgdmmbm02.stc.com.sa a:esgdmmbm04.stc.com.sa -all
Authorized senders are defined and pass SPF policy.
DKIM
DomainKeys Identified Mail. The sending server cryptographically signs outbound mail with a private key, and receivers verify the signature using a public key in DNS.
Pass
SELECTORDetected via standard selectors
A DKIM signature was detected. Outbound mail from this domain can be cryptographically verified.
DMARC
Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance. Tells receivers what to do when SPF or DKIM checks fail: none, quarantine, or reject.
Reject
TXTv=DMARC1; p=reject; sp=none; fo=1; rua=mailto:haseen@rua.dmarc.gov.sa; ruf=mailto:haseen@ruf.dmarc.gov.sa;pct=100
Strict policy. Receivers are instructed to reject any mail that fails SPF or DKIM. The strongest available setting.
stc.com.sa Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar
TLD.sa
Authoritative Nameservers (6)
- A1-200.AKAM.NET
- A13-67.AKAM.NET
- A20-64.AKAM.NET
- A22-65.AKAM.NET
- A26-66.AKAM.NET
- A3-66.AKAM.NET
Registrant
SAUDI TELECOM COMPANY شركة الاتصالات السعودية
About this Domain
About stc.com.sa
stc.com.sa is the domain for Saudi Telecom Company (stc), Saudi Arabia's largest telecommunications provider headquartered in Riyadh. stc provides mobile, broadband, and enterprise services across the Kingdom.
stc.com.sa implements SPF authentication. The service complies with Saudi telecommunications regulations.
The mail servers validate recipients and reject invalid addresses. The domain does not operate as catch-all.
For delivery, authenticate with SPF and DKIM.
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Common Questions About stc.com.sa
Is stc.com.sa a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. stc.com.sa is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as ISP Email Provider operated by Saudi Telecom Company and addresses on stc.com.sa are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid stc.com.sa mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a stc.com.sa email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a stc.com.sa email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @stc.com.sa mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against stc.com.sa's mail servers, confirming whether the mailbox exists, is reachable, and is safe to send to. No email is ever delivered during the check.
Can I check if a stc.com.sa email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to stc.com.sa's mail server, opens an SMTP session, and queries the mailbox using the RCPT TO command without ever transmitting an actual email. The server's response confirms whether the stc.com.sa mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for stc.com.sa?
stc.com.sa currently publishes 2 mail exchange (MX) records. The primary MX is imssvip1.stc.com.sa, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a stc.com.sa address. The full list with priorities and IP addresses is in the MX Records panel above. MX records tell sending servers where to route email for stc.com.sa.
Does stc.com.sa use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
stc.com.sa enforces all three email authentication standards: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC (policy: reject). This is the gold-standard configuration. It means receivers can verify that mail claiming to come from @stc.com.sa is genuine, and stc.com.sa's DMARC policy of 'reject' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to stc.com.sa bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from stc.com.sa usually fall into three buckets: the mailbox doesn't exist (5xx user unknown), the inbox is full, or your sending domain isn't authenticated to stc.com.sa's satisfaction. The fastest fix is to run each address through a free email verifier before you send, and to make sure your own SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are configured correctly so stc.com.sa's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of stc.com.sa email addresses?
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Is it safe to accept signups from stc.com.sa email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. stc.com.sa is a legitimate email service and signups from @stc.com.sa behave like any other real user. Pipe each address through a real-time email verifier API at the moment of signup to catch typos and dead mailboxes, but there is no need to block stc.com.sa by default.
What email format does stc.com.sa use for usernames?
Most stc.com.sa mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@stc.com.sa, firstinitiallast@stc.com.sa, or first@stc.com.sa, but the actual local-part rules depend on Saudi Telecom Company. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @stc.com.sa address exists is to run it through a free email verification tool. Guessing patterns will produce a high bounce rate and damage your sender reputation.
How is the stc.com.sa risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for stc.com.sa combines disposable-domain classification, mail-server reachability, MX record presence and depth, SPF / DKIM / DMARC enforcement, DMARC policy strength, SMTP banner response, and domain age. Lower scores mean safer to send to. Disposable domains are pinned at the high end of the scale. The stc.com.sa score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is stc.com.sa a valid ISP email domain?
Yes, stc.com.sa is a valid email domain provided by Saudi Telecom Company to its internet subscribers. It is a legitimate ISP-issued email address.
Is stc.com.sa a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, stc.com.sa is not a disposable or temporary email provider. It is an ISP-provided email service tied to an internet subscription from Saudi Telecom Company.
What mail server does stc.com.sa use?
stc.com.sa uses mail servers operated by Saudi Telecom Company. Check the MX records section above for specific server details and authentication configuration.
Can I send marketing emails to stc.com.sa addresses?
Yes, you can send marketing emails to stc.com.sa addresses with proper opt-in consent. ISP email providers apply spam filtering, and addresses may become inactive if subscribers cancel their internet service. Regular list verification is recommended.
How do I verify an email address at stc.com.sa?
Use BulkEmailChecker to verify stc.com.sa addresses via SMTP checks. ISP domains may have specific rate limiting or greylisting behaviors. Our tool handles these provider-specific configurations automatically.