SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Equatorial Guinea?
Regulatory Authority
Office of Regulation of Telecommunications (ORTEL)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
GETESA
Muni
- Enterprise messaging is routed through their regulated networks.
- Operator platforms ensure adherence to national telecom regulations for SMS traffic.
Telecom Market share in Equatorial Guinea
In Equatorial Guinea, GETESA/Orange holds over 70% of the market share, while all other operators together account for less than 30%.
Country Summary Snapshot
Equatorial Guinea - An Overview
Country Code | GQ |
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Region | Middle East & Africa |
Capital | Malabo |
Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
Language | Spanish, French |
Calling Code | +240 |
MCC | 627 |
Mobile Number Portability | No |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | No |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Equatorial Guinea’s telecom regulator, ORTEL, to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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