Burkina Faso
SMS Services in Burkina Faso
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SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Burkina Faso?
Regulatory Authority
Burkina Faso( ARCEP )
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Orange
Moov
Telecel
- 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 Burkina Faso
Orange, Onatel (Moov/Maroc Telecom), and Telecel dominate Burkina Faso’s telecom landscape, forming a triopoly that captures the entire market, with Orange holding about 44%, Onatel around 42%, and Telecel between 14% of sector revenue.
Country Summary Snapshot
Burkina Faso - An Overview
| Country Code | BF |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Ouagadougou |
| Currency | West African CFA Franc (XOF) |
| Language | Mòoré, Fula, Dyula language |
| Calling Code | +226 |
| MCC | 613 |
| 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 Burkina Faso’s telecom regulator, ARCEP (Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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