SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Eritrea?
Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Information and Communications
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
EriTel
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Eritrea
In Eritrea, Eritel operates as a state-owned monopoly, holding 100% of the telecom market and controlling the entire sector’s revenue.
Country Summary Snapshot
Eritrea - An Overview
Country Code | ER |
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Region | Middle East & Africa |
Capital | Asmara |
Currency | Eritrean Nakfa |
Language | Tigrinya |
Calling Code | +291 |
MCC | 657 |
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 organizations must comply with Eritrea’s Ministry of Information and Communications to send SMS legally in the country. Separate rules apply for sending messages within Eritrea and internationally.
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