SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Kyrgyzstan?
Regulatory Authority
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Beeline
MegaCom
O!
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Kyrgyzstan
Beeline leads Kyrgyzstan’s telecom market with around 55% share, followed by MegaCom at 30%, while Nur (O!) holds about 15%. Together, these three operators form a triopoly, dominating the country’s mobile sector.
Country Summary Snapshot
Kyrgyzstan - An Overview
Country Code | KG |
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Region | Europe |
Capital | Bishkek |
Currency | Kyrgystani Som |
Language | Kyrgyz, Russian |
Calling Code | +996 |
MCC | 437 |
Mobile Number Portability | No |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes* (except for Beeline) |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with the regulations of Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for Information Technology and Communications (SCITC) to send SMS legally in the country. Separate rules apply for domestic messaging and for international SMS traffic.
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