SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Cambodia?
Regulatory Authority
Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia (TRC)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Smart
Cellcard
Metfone
Others
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Cambodia
In Cambodia, Metfone (Viettel) leads the telecom market with around 40% share, followed by Smart (Smart Axiata) with approximately 28%, and Cellcard (CAMGSM) holding about 22%, while other smaller operators account for the remaining 10% of the market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Cambodia - An Overview
| Country Code | KH |
|---|---|
| Region | Asia |
| Capital | Phnom Penh |
| Currency | Cambodian riel |
| Language | Khmer |
| Calling Code | +855 |
| MCC | 456 |
| Mobile Number Portability | No |
| 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 Cambodia’s telecom regulator, the Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC), 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 Cambodia must register their Sender ID. There are same guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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