Syria
SMS Services in Syria
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SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Syria?
Regulatory Authority
Syrian Telecommunications and Post Regulatory Authority (SY-TPRA)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Syriatel
Wafa
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Syria
In Syria, Syriatel dominates the telecom market with around 70% share, followed by MTN Syria with about 30%. Wafa Telecom, a newly licensed operator, has recently entered the market and is expected to gradually capture a share, shaping the sector into a three-operator structure.
Country Summary Snapshot
Syria - An Overview
| Country Code | SY |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Damascus |
| Currency | Syrian Pound (SYP) |
| Language | Arabic |
| Calling Code | +963 |
| MCC | 417 |
| Mobile Number Portability | No |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | None |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organizations must comply with Syria’s telecom regulator, SYTRA (Syrian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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