SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Palestine?
Regulatory Authority
Palestine Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (PTRA)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Jawwal
Ooredoo
- Both operators deliver the infrastructure necessary for enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID registration and message content approval are managed through their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Palestine
PalTel Group (Jawwal) dominates the Palestinian telecom market with around 78% share, while Ooredoo Palestine accounts for the remaining ~22%.
Country Summary Snapshot
Palestine - An Overview
Country Code | PS |
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Region | Middle East & Africa |
Capital | Jerusalem |
Currency | Palestine pound |
Language | Arabic |
Calling Code | +970 |
MCC | 425 |
Mobile Number Portability | No |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | 160 Characters |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
To send SMS legally in Palestine, businesses and organisations must comply with the regulations of the Palestine Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (PTRA). Separate rules are in place for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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