SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Nepal?
Regulatory Authority
Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Ncell
Telecom
Smart
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Nepal
Nepal’s mobile market is primarily led by Ncell, holding around 60% share, followed by the state-run Nepal Telecom with about 35%, while Smart Telecom and other smaller operators account for the remaining 5%.
Country Summary Snapshot
Nepal - An Overview
| Country Code | NP |
|---|---|
| Region | Asia |
| Capital | Kathmandu |
| Currency | Nepalese Rupee |
| Language | Nepali |
| Calling Code | +977 |
| MCC | 429 |
| 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 Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) regulations to send SMS legally in Nepal. Separate guidelines are enforced for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging, including Sender ID registration, content approval, and adherence to anti-spam policies.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Nepal must register their Sender ID. There are guidelines to register the Sender ID.
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