SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Armenia?
Regulatory Authority
Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Viva-MTS
Ucom
Team Telecom Armenia
Others
- Enterprise messaging is routed through their regulated networks.
- Operator platforms ensure adherence to national telecom regulations for SMS traffic.
Telecom Market share in Armenia
In Armenia, Viva-MTS leads the telecom market with around 38% share, followed by Ucom at approximately 32%, and Telecom Armenia (Team/Tele2) holding about 18%, while other smaller operators account for the remaining 12% of the market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Armenia - An Overview
Country Code | AM |
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Region | Europe |
Capital | Yerevan |
Currency | Armenian Dram |
Language | Armenian |
Calling Code | +374 |
MCC | 283 |
Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | 160 Characters |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Armenia’s telecom regulator, the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Armenia must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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