Cameroon
SMS Services in Cameroon
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SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Cameroon?
Regulatory Authority
Agence de Régulation des Télécommunications (ART)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Orange Cameroon
MTN Cameroon
Nexttel
- Both operators offer the infrastructure required for enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID registration and content approval are managed directly through their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Cameroon
In Cameroon, Orange Cameroon holds the largest market share at around 50%, followed by MTN Cameroon with approximately 38%, while Nexttel accounts for the remaining 12% of the telecom market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Cameroon- An Overview
| Country Code | CM |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Yaoundé |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc |
| Language | French, English |
| Calling Code | +237 |
| MCC | 624 |
| 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 Cameroon’s telecom regulator, the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART), 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 Cameroon must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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