SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Montenegro?
Regulatory Authority
Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services(EKIP)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Telenor
Crnogorski Telekom
Others
- Enterprise messaging is routed through their regulated networks.
- Operator platforms ensure adherence to national telecom regulations for SMS traffic.
Telecom Market share in Montenegro
Crnogorski Telekom (part of the Magyar Telekom Group) leads the Montenegrin telecom market with approximately 55% share, followed by Telenor Montenegro with 30%, while other operators and MVNOs collectively hold around 15% of the market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Montenegro - An Overview
| Country Code | ME |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe |
| Capital | Podgorica |
| Currency | Euro |
| Language | Montenegrin |
| Calling Code | +382 |
| MCC | 297 |
| Mobile Number Portability | No |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | None |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Montenegro’s telecom regulator, the Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (EKIP), to send SMS legally. Specific regulations apply for domestic and international SMS messaging, including requirements for Sender ID registration and adherence to anti-spam and consumer protection rules.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Montenegro must register their Sender ID. There are guidelines to register the Sender ID.
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