SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Austria?
Regulatory Authority
RTR / Telekom-Control-Kommission (TKK)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
A1 Telekom Austria
Magenta
Hutchison Drei
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Austria
A1 Telekom Austria, Magenta, and Hutchison Drei dominate the Austrian telecom landscape, forming a triopoly that captures the entire market, with A1 holding 36.3%, Magenta 25.0%, and Drei 20.7% of sector revenue.
Country Summary Snapshot
Austria - An Overview
Country Code | AT |
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Region | Europe |
Capital | Vienna |
Currency | Euro (EUR) |
Language | German |
Calling Code | +43 |
MCC | 232 |
Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
Two Way SMS supported | Yes |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Austria’s telecom regulator, RTR , to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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