Democratic Republic of the Congo
SMS Services in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ensure fast and compliant customer communication via SMS solutions across DR Congo.
SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in DR Congo?
Regulatory Authority
Autorité de Régulation de la Poste et des Télécommunications ARPTC
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Vodacom
Airtel
Orange
Africell
- Both operators deliver the infrastructure necessary for enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID registration and message content approval are managed through their platforms.
Telecom Market share in DR Congo
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vodacom leads the telecom market with an estimated 36% share, followed by Orange and Airtel with roughly 30% each, while Airtel holds 28% and other operators together account for about 6%, shaping a highly competitive landscape.
Country Summary Snapshot
Democratic Republic of the Congo - An Overview
| Country Code | CD |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Kinshasa |
| Currency | Congolese Franc (CDF) |
| Language | French |
| Calling Code | +243 |
| MCC | 630 |
| 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 the DRC’s telecom regulator, ARPTC, to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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Sender ID Registrations
Companies planning to send SMS locally in the DRC must register their Sender ID.
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