SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Azerbaijan?
Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Digital Development and Transport
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Azercell
Bakcell
Nar Mobile
- The operators supply the infrastructure required to deliver enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID registration and message content approvals are managed through their systems.
Telecom Market share in Azerbaijan
Azercell, Bakcell, and Nar Mobile dominate Azerbaijan’s telecom landscape, forming a triopoly that captures the entire market, with Azercell leading at 48.2%, followed by Bakcell with about 29% and Nar Mobile with around 22% of sector revenue.
Country Summary Snapshot
Azerbaijan - An Overview
Country Code | AZ |
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Region | Asia |
Capital | Baku |
Currency | Azerbaijani Manat (AZN). |
Language | Azerbaijani |
Calling Code | +994 |
MCC | 400 |
Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Azerbaijan’s telecom regulator, the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport (MDDT), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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