Turkey: Mobile Billing & Mobile Messaging

Summary
Service Availability
Premium MT SMS | ![]() |
Premium MO SMS | ![]() |
Direct Operator Billing | ![]() |
Number Lookup (HLR) | ![]() |
Virtual SIM / Long Code | ![]() |
JunglePay | ![]() |
Bulk SMS | ![]() |
IVR Billing (Premium Phone) | ![]() |
We support:
![]() | Turkcell |
![]() | Vodafone |
![]() | Avea |
Connectivity
We provide a wide range of robust mobile services around the world. You can find more about what we offer in Turkey below. We are continually improving our services and you should contact us so that we can advise you about the most appropriate solutions available in Turkey.
Premium MT SMS - Turkey
Premium "mobile terminated" SMS messaging is available in Turkey. This is a profitable way to generate revenue by sending a message to the consumer's mobile handset. We can advise you on all your options for billing in Turkey.
Direct Operator Billing
We are excited to bring Direct Operator Billing in Turkey. This allows you to bill consumers without using SMS. The charge will be taken off their phone bill and does not require the sending or receiving of text messages.
Number Lookup (HLR)
Enhance your txtNation service in this region by using our Number Lookup service, which is available in Turkey and many other countries. Our Number Lookup service allows you to find out the network operator and other details about the consumer's mobile phone. This can be helpful in tailoring your txtNation service to consumers in Turkey.
VSIM/Longcode
We offer Long Codes and or Virtual SIMs in Turkey, which is more international than Short Codes. This allows you to receive messages from consumers around the world from a Turkey-based telephone number. You cannot use a Virtual SIM to bill consumers. Premium services require a Short Code.
JunglePay
txtNation allows you to build a fully customised mobile billing service. If you require a mobile billing solution without the need for development, try our ready-made JunglePay widget, which you can create in just minutes.
Compliance matters
Wherever you operate mobile services, you must obey local telecommunication regulations. We can advise you on any aspect of your mobile campaign or billing service. Regulators publish guidelines that must be fully understood before you can use our platform. Operating a mobile service in one country may be very different to running one elsewhere.
This page contains some basic compliance information that may be of use to anyone wishing to run a service in Turkey. However, you should always consult with your account manager or our support team before you launch to obtain more comprehensive guidance.
This is to protect us, your company, and all the consumers in Turkey, where they expect a high quality service. Let us support you to get this right.
Regulator
The national regulator for premium mobile telecommunications in Turkey is Information Technologies and Communications Authority. They have a code of conduct which governs what you can and cannot do with mobile services in that region. If you have any questions about these requirements, you can contact us at any time for further advice.
Opting in to your service
Consumers must demonstrate that they wish to use your service and that they give permission to be charged as appropriate. There are various ways in which consumers can "opt in" to a service, which varies country to country. You should ensure you understand the opt-in requirements for Turkey before you launch. Currently, the options include:
- WORAR (Requiring a Reply)
- Single MO Shortcode Opt-in
- In-app Billing
Taking care of your customers
Your customers expect a high-quality service, as demanded by the regulator in Turkey. We are committed to helping you deliver a clear, compliant campaign. We can provide support to your customers for a very competitive monthly fee under one of our industry-leading support packages.
Permitted content
What you can send to customers varies across the world. In Turkey, the regulator permits only certain types of content. These include:
- Adult Permissible
- Competitions
- Voting
- Chat
- Mobile Content
- Info Messages
- Lottery (Real money)
Limits
As well as limits on the types of content you can facilitate in Turkey, there are limits on how much and in which ways you can bill your customers. You should always consult your account manager or our support team before you launch. The following limits are placed on services in Turkey:
- Maximum Transactional Value: 20 TRY
- Subscriptions Limit: 20 TRY
- Daily Billing Limit: No limit
- Weekly Billing Limit: No limit
- Monthly Billing Limit: No limit