SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Iceland?
Regulatory Authority
Electronic Communications Office (ECOI)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Síminn
Nova
Vodafone
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Iceland
Síminn leads Iceland’s telecom market with about 36% share, followed closely by Nova at 33.3%, while Vodafone holds around 25.9%. Together, the three operators form a triopoly, dominating nearly the entire mobile sector.
Country Summary Snapshot
Iceland - An Overview
Country Code | IS |
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Region | Europe |
Capital | Reykjavík |
Currency | Icelandic Króna (ISK) |
Language | Icelandic |
Calling Code | +354 |
MCC | 274 |
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 the regulations of Iceland’s Electronic Communications Office (ECOI) to send SMS legally in the country. Separate rules apply for domestic messaging and for international SMS traffic.
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