Turkey
SMS Services in Turkey
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SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Turkey?
Regulatory Authority
Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Turkcell
Vodafone
Türk Telekom
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Turkey
In Turkey, Turkcell holds approximately 43% of the telecom market, followed by Vodafone with around 32%, and Türk Telekom accounting for about 25%.
Country Summary Snapshot
Turkey- An Overview
| Country Code | TR |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Ankara |
| Currency | Turkish lira |
| Language | Turkish |
| Calling Code | +90 |
| MCC | 286 |
| Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | GSM7 Encoding: 155 characters instead of 160 characters. UCS2 Encoding: 65 characters instead of 70 characters. |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Turkey’s telecom regulator, the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK), 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 Turkey must register their Sender ID. There are guidelines to register the Sender ID.
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