SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Angola?
Regulatory Authority
Instituto Angolano das Comunicações (INACOM)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Unitel
Africell
Movicel
- Enterprise SMS traffic is supported through the operators’ dedicated infrastructure.
- Sender IDs and message content are reviewed and approved directly on their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Angola
Unitel, Africell, and Movicel dominate Angola’s telecom landscape, forming a triopoly that captures the entire market, with Unitel leading at 72%, followed by Africell with 24% and Movicel with 4% of sector revenue.
Country Summary Snapshot
Angola - An Overview
| Country Code | AO |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Luanda |
| Currency | Angolan Kwanza |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Calling Code | +244 |
| MCC | 631 |
| 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 organisations must comply with Angola’s telecom regulator, INACOM, to send SMS legally. Separate rules apply for domestic messaging and for international SMS traffic.
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