SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Antigua and Barbuda?
Regulatory Authority
National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC-OECS)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Flow
Digicel
- The operators deliver the core infrastructure required for enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID registration and message content approvals are managed through their platforms.
Digicel and Flow dominate the telecom landscape, forming a regulated duopoly that captures the entire market, with Digicel holding over 60% and Flow around 40% of sector revenue.
Country Summary Snapshot
Antigua and Barbuda - An Overview
Country Code | AG |
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Region | North America |
Capital | St. John's |
Currency | East Caribbean Dollar |
Language | English |
Calling Code | +1268 |
MCC | 344 |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Antigua and Barbuda’s telecom regulations to send SMS legally. Separate guidelines apply for domestic messaging and for international SMS traffic.
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