SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Bulgaria?
Regulatory Authority
Communications Regulation Commission(CRC)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
A1 Bulgaria
Vivacom
Yettel
Others
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, A1 Bulgaria holds the largest market share at around 35%, followed by Vivacom with approximately 28%, and Yettel (formerly Telenor) accounting for about 23%, while other smaller operators make up the remaining 14% of the market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Bulgaria - An Overview
Country Code | BG |
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Region | Europe |
Capital | Sofia |
Currency | Bulgarian Lev |
Language | Bulgarian |
Calling Code | +359 |
MCC | 284 |
Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Bulgaria’s telecom regulator, the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC), 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 Bulgaria must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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