SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Latvia?
Regulatory Authority
Public Utilities Commission (SPRK)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Latvijas Mobilais Telefons
Tele2 Latvia
Bite Latvia
- 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 Latvia
LMT (Latvijas Mobilais Telefons) leads Latvia’s telecom market with over 40% share, while Tele2 and Bite each hold around 25%. Together, the three operators dominate the country’s mobile sector, forming a competitive triopoly.
Country Summary Snapshot
Latvia - An Overview
Country Code | LV |
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Region | Europe |
Capital | Riga |
Currency | Euro (EUR) |
Language | Latvian |
Calling Code | +371 |
MCC | 247 |
Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with the regulations of Latvia’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC/SPRk) to send SMS legally in the country. Separate rules apply for domestic messaging and for international SMS traffic.
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