Benin
SMS Services in Benin
Ensure fast and reliable customer communication with compliant SMS solutions across Benin.
SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Benin?
Regulatory Authority
Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et de la Poste (ARCEP)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
MTN Benin
Moov
Celtiis
- Enterprise messaging is routed through their regulated networks.
- Operator platforms ensure adherence to national telecom regulations for SMS traffic.
Telecom Market share in Benin
In Benin, MTN Benin leads the telecom market with around 48% share, followed by Moov Africa (Expresso) with approximately 41%, while Celtiis accounts for the remaining 11% of the market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Benin - An Overview
| Country Code | BJ |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Porto-Novo |
| Currency | West African CFA franc |
| Language | French |
| Calling Code | +229 |
| MCC | 616 |
| Mobile Number Portability | No |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | None |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Benin’s telecom regulator, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (ARCEP Benin), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Benin must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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