SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Belarus?
Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Communications and Informatization
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
A1
MTS Belarus
Life
Others
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Belarus
In Belarus, A1 (Velcom) holds around 34% of the telecom market, followed closely by MTS Belarus with approximately 33%, while life:) accounts for about 20%, and other smaller operators make up the remaining 13% of the market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Belarus - An Overview
| Country Code | BY |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe |
| Capital | Minsk |
| Currency | Belarusian ruble |
| Language | Belarusian, Russian |
| Calling Code | +375 |
| MCC | 257 |
| Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | 160 |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Belarus’s telecom regulator, the Ministry of Communications and Informatization (MCI), 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 Belarus must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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