SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Norway?
Regulatory Authority
Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Telenor
Telia
Ice
- The operators deliver the core infrastructure required for enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID registration and message content approvals are managed through their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Norway
Telenor and Telia together dominate Norway’s telecom market, with Telenor leading at around 50% and Telia holding roughly 32%, while ICE captures about 12% and smaller players account for the remaining 6%.
Country Summary Snapshot
Norway - An Overview
Country Code | NO |
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Region | Europe |
Capital | Oslo |
Currency | Norwegian Krone |
Language | Norwegian |
Calling Code | +47 |
MCC | 242 |
Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
Two Way SMS supported | Yes |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
In Norway, businesses and organisations must comply with the regulations of the Norwegian Communications Authority (NKOM) to send SMS legally. Separate rules apply for domestic SMS and international messaging traffic.
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