SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Israel?
Regulatory Authority
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Cellcom
Partner
Pelephone
Hot Mobile
- Both operators supply the core infrastructure required for enterprise SMS delivery.
- Sender ID registration and message content approvals are managed directly through their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Israel
Pelephone/Bezeq Mobile (including Pelephone), Cellcom, and Partner/Hot Mobile together dominate the Israeli telecom market, forming a tightly contested triopoly with each operator capturing roughly 30–35% of the sector’s revenue.
Country Summary Snapshot
Israel - An Overview
| Country Code | IL |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Jerusalem |
| Currency | Israeli New Shekel |
| Language | Hebrew |
| Calling Code | +972 |
| MCC | 425 |
| Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
| Two Way SMS supported | Yes |
| Character Limit | None |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Israel’s telecom regulator, the Ministry of Communications (MOC), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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