SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Ireland?
Regulatory Authority
Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Vodafone Ireland
Three
Eir
- Both operators offer the infrastructure required for enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID registration and message content approval are managed through their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Ireland
Vodafone leads Ireland’s telecom market with about 33.4% share, followed by Three at 28.2% and Eir at 24.1%. Together, these three operators dominate the mobile sector, forming a competitive triopoly.
Country Summary Snapshot
Ireland - An Overview
Country Code | IE |
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Region | Europe |
Capital | Dublin |
Currency | Euro |
Language | Irish, English |
Calling Code | +353 |
MCC | 272 |
Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
Two Way SMS supported | Yes |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with the regulations of Ireland’s Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) to send SMS legally in the country. Separate rules apply for domestic messaging and for international SMS traffic.
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