Russian Federation

The key details for mobile messaging in the Russian Federation are below. We have full one-way reach to all mobile operators in this region. For a datasheet that contains more information, such as best practices and the proportion of subscribers on each mobile operator, please contact us.

See help for an explanation of each field.

Region

Eastern Europe

Dialing Code

7

1-way

Yes

2-way

Short Code Only

2-way Setup Time

2

Primary Character Encoding

GSM

Max Characters for Single-part message

160

Multi-part messages

Yes

Delivery Receipts

Yes

Mobile Number Portability

Yes

Alphanumeric Originator maintained on 1-way

Yes, when Registered

Alphanumeric Originator Registration required

Yes

Short Code maintained on 1-way

Overwritten

Local Long Code maintained on 1-way

Overwritten

International Long Code maintained on 1-way

Overwritten

* Notes

Alpha originators are supported but you must register it with the networks. For this you require a letter to be completed and signed by the end-Service provider on their company letterhead. You must provide: Name of end Service Provider Service Provider's VAT registration number Purpose of service (service description)

Guidance / Restrictions

Messaging services need to go through an approvals process with the mobile operators. No gambling, religious, racial or adult content. Opt-in is required for messaging programs.