Russia
SMS Services in Russia
Ensure fast and reliable customer communication with compliant SMS solutions across Russia.
SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Russia?
Regulatory Authority
Federal Service for Supervision of Communications (Roskomnadzor)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
MTS
MegaFon
Beeline
- 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 Russia
In Russia, MTS holds approximately 46.9% of the telecom market, followed by MegaFon with around 32.4%, and Beeline accounting for about 20.7%.
Country Summary Snapshot
Russia - An Overview
| Country Code | RU |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe |
| Capital | Moscow |
| Currency | Russian Ruble (RUB) |
| Language | Russian |
| Calling Code | +7 |
| MCC | 250 |
| Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
| 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 Russia’s telecom regulator, the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and international messaging, including requirements for Sender ID registration and compliance with anti-spam rules.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Russia must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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