Germany
SMS Services in Germany
Enable secure and efficient customer engagement using compliant SMS solutions in Germany.
SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Germany?
Regulatory Authority
Federal Network Agency(BNetzA)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Telekom
Vodafone
O2
- The operators deliver the core infrastructure required for enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID registration and message content approvals are managed through their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Germany
Vodafone, Telekom, and O2 collectively dominate Germany’s telecom market, accounting for nearly the entire sector’s share. Vodafone leads with about 41.1%, followed by Telekom at 34.0% and O2 at 22.3%, making the market highly concentrated among these three major operators.
Country Summary Snapshot
Germany - An Overview
| Country Code | DE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe |
| Capital | Berlin |
| Currency | Euro |
| Language | German |
| Calling Code | +49 |
| MCC | 262 |
| Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
| Two Way SMS supported | Yes |
| Character Limit | Inbound: GSM 3.38=160, Unicode=70 Outbound: GSM 3.38=160, Unicode=70 |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Germany’s Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA) regulations to send SMS legally within the country. Different rules apply for domestic messaging and for international SMS traffic.
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