Iran
SMS Services in Iran
Reach customers instantly with reliable, regulated SMS solutions across Iran.
SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Iran?
Regulatory Authority
Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
MCI
MTN Irancell)
Rightel
Others
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Iran
MCI (Hamrah Aval) and Irancell (MTN Irancell) together dominate Iran’s telecom market, forming a regulated duopoly that controls nearly 85–90% of the country’s mobile sector.
Country Summary Snapshot
Iran - An Overview
| Country Code | IR |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Tehran |
| Currency | Iranian Rial (IRR) |
| Language | Persian |
| Calling Code | +98 |
| MCC | 432 |
| 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 Iran’s telecom authority, the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), to send SMS legally. All Sender IDs must be registered and verified, and promotional SMS traffic can only be sent through licensed content providers.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Iran must register their Sender ID. There are guidelines to register the Sender ID.
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