SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Kazakhstan?
Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry ( MDDIAI )
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Kazakhtelecom Group
Beeline
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Kazakhstan
Kazakhtelecom Group — including its subsidiaries Tele2 and Kcell — dominates Kazakhstan’s telecom market with approximately 60–62% share, while Beeline (VEON) holds around 28%, making it the primary competitor in the sector.
Country Summary Snapshot
Kazakhstan - An Overview
| Country Code | KZ |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe |
| Capital | Astana |
| Currency | Kazakhstani Tenge |
| Language | Kazakh, Russian |
| Calling Code | +7 |
| MCC | 401 |
| Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | 160 Characters |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Kazakhstan’s telecom regulator, the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry (MDDIAI), to send SMS legally. All A2P and promotional SMS traffic must be routed through licensed local aggregators, with Sender ID registration and message content approval required before transmission.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Kazakhstan must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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