SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Botswana?
Regulatory Authority
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Mascom
Orange
BTC Mobile
- The operators deliver the core infrastructure required for enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID registration and message content approvals are managed through their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Botswana
Mascom, Orange, and BTC dominate Botswana’s telecom landscape, forming a triopoly that captures the entire market, with Mascom holding 43%, Orange 39%, and BTC 18% of sector revenue.
Country Summary Snapshot
Botswana - An Overview
Country Code | BW |
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Region | Middle East & Africa |
Capital | Gaborone |
Currency | Botswana Pula (BWP) |
Language | English |
Calling Code | +267 |
MCC | 652 |
Mobile Number Portability | No |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | No |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Botswana’s telecom regulator, BOCRA (Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging
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