SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Turkmenistan?
Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Communications (Türkmenaragatnaşyk)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Altyn Asyr
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Turkmenistan
In Turkmenistan, Altyn Asyr dominates the telecom market with over 90% share, making it the overwhelmingly dominant national operator.
Country Summary Snapshot
Turkmenistan - An Overview
Country Code | TM |
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Region | Asia |
Capital | Ashgabat |
Currency | Turkmenistani Manat |
Language | Turkmen |
Calling Code | +993 |
MCC | 438 |
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 Turkmenistan’s telecom regulator, the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan, to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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