SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Albania?
Regulatory Authority
Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Vodafone Albania
One Albania
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Albania
Market share of Albania’s telecom operators: Vodafone Albania controls 47% of the sector, while One Albania holds 53%. Together, they form a duopoly covering 100% of the market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Albania - An Overview
| Country Code | AL |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe |
| Capital | Tirana |
| Currency | ALL (Albanian Lek) |
| Language | Albanian |
| Calling Code | +355 |
| MCC | 276 |
| Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | None |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
The businesses and organisations must follow the Albania's AKEP s regulations to send SMS legally in the Albania. There are separate regulations for sending SMS locally and internationally.
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