SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Bahamas?
Regulatory Authority
Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority(URCA)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
BTC (Flow)
Aliv
- Enterprise messaging is routed through their regulated networks.
- Operator platforms ensure adherence to national telecom regulations for SMS traffic.
Telecom Market share in Bahamas
BTC (Cable Bahamas) and ALIV dominate the Bahamas telecom landscape, forming a duopoly that captures the entire market, with BTC holding 62% and ALIV 38% of sector revenue
Country Summary Snapshot
Bahamas - An Overview
Country Code | BS |
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Region | North America |
Capital | Nassau |
Currency | Bahamian Dollar |
Language | English |
Calling Code | +1242 |
MCC | 364 |
Mobile Number Portability | No |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
To send SMS legally in the Bahamas, businesses and organisations must comply with the telecom regulator URCA (Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority). Distinct regulations govern domestic and international messaging.
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