SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Chad?
Regulatory Authority
Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (ARCEP)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Airtel
Moov
Tigo
- 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 Chad
In Chad, Airtel dominates the telecom landscape with an estimated 55% market share, while Moov and Tigo share the remainder of the sector.
Country Summary Snapshot
Chad - An Overview
Country Code | TD |
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Region | Middle East & Africa |
Capital | N'Djamena |
Currency | Central African CFA Franc ( XAF) |
Language | French, Arabic |
Calling Code | +235 |
MCC | 622 |
Mobile Number Portability | No |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | 160 characters |
Concatenated Messages Support | No |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Chad’s telecom regulator, ARCEP, to send SMS legally. Separate rules apply for domestic messaging and for international SMS traffic
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in Chad must register their Sender ID.
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