SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Eswatini?
Regulatory Authority
Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
MTN
Eswatini Mobile
- Both operators facilitate enterprise SMS services by providing the necessary infrastructure.
- The management of Sender IDs and content approval is carried out directly through their respective platforms.
Telecom Market share in Eswatini
MTN Eswatini and Eswatini Mobile dominate the telecom sector, with MTN holding about 68% market share and Eswatini Mobile controlling around 32%, together capturing the entire national market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Eswatini - An Overview
Country Code | SZ |
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Region | Middle East & Africa |
Capital | Mbabane |
Currency | South African Rand |
Language | Swati, English |
Calling Code | +268 |
MCC | 653 |
Mobile Number Portability | No |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | No |
SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with the regulations of the Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) to send SMS legally in Eswatini. Separate rules apply for domestic and international messaging.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in Eswatini must register their Sender ID.
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