SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in the Cabo Verde?
Regulatory Authority
Agência Multissetorial da Economia (ARME)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
CVMóvel
Unitel T+
- The operators supply the network infrastructure required to deliver enterprise SMS traffic.
- Sender ID setup and message content validation are managed through their systems.
Telecom Market share in Cabo Verde
CVMóvel and Unitel T+ dominate Cape Verde’s telecom market, forming a duopoly that captures the entire sector, with CVMóvel holding about 69% and Unitel T+ around 31% as of 2022.
Country Summary Snapshot
Cabo Verde - An Overview
Country Code | CV |
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Region | Middle East & Africa |
Capital | Praia |
Currency | Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) |
Language | Portugues |
Calling Code | +238 |
MCC | 625 |
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 Cabo Verde’s telecom regulator, ARME, to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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