SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Ukraine?
Regulatory Authority
National Commission for Electronic Communications (NCEC)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Kyivstar
Vodafone
lifecell
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Algeria
Kyivstar, Vodafone Ukraine, and Lifecell dominate the Ukrainian telecom market, with Kyivstar holding approximately 50%, Vodafone Ukraine around 30%, and Lifecell about 20% of the sector’s revenue.
Country Summary Snapshot
Ukraine - An Overview
| Country Code | UA |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe |
| Capital | Kyiv |
| Currency | Ukrainian hryvnia |
| Language | Ukrainian |
| Calling Code | +380 |
| MCC | 255 |
| 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 organizations must comply with Ukraine’s telecom regulator, the National Commission for Electronic Communications (NCEC), to send SMS legally in Ukraine. 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 Ukraine must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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