SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Netherlands?
Regulatory Authority
Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
KPN
VodafoneZiggo
Odido
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Netherlands
VodafoneZiggo and KPN together dominate the Dutch telecom market, jointly holding approximately 70% of the sector, while T-Mobile Netherlands (Odido) captures the remaining ~30%.
Country Summary Snapshot
Netherlands - An Overview
Country Code | NL |
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Region | Europe |
Capital | Amsterdam |
Currency | Euro |
Language | Dutch |
Calling Code | +31 |
MCC | 204 |
Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
Two Way SMS supported | Yes |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with the Netherlands’ telecom regulator, the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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