Qatar
SMS Services in Qatar
Ensure fast and reliable customer communication with compliant SMS solutions across Qatar.
SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Qatar?
Regulatory Authority
Communications Regulatory Authority(CRA)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Ooredoo Qatar
Vodafone Qatar
Qtel
- Enterprise messaging is routed exclusively through regulated operator networks.
- Compliance checks, including sender identity and message content, are managed directly by the operators.
Telecom Market share in Qatar
In Qatar, Ooredoo holds around 45% of the telecom market, followed by Vodafone Qatar with approximately 35%, while Qtel/Zain and other smaller operators account for the remaining 20%.
Country Summary Snapshot
Qatar - An Overview
| Country Code | QA |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Doha |
| Currency | Qatari Riyal |
| Language | Arabic |
| Calling Code | +974 |
| MCC | 427 |
| Mobile Number Portability | No |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | 160 Characters |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Qatar must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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