France
SMS Services in France
Ensure fast, reliable, and regulation-compliant SMS communication across France.
SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in France?
Regulatory Authority
Electronic Communications, Postal and Press Distribution Regulatory Authority (ARCEP)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Orange
SFR
Bouygues
Free
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in France
In France, Orange leads the telecom market with around 43% share, followed by SFR with approximately 25%, Bouygues Telecom holding about 20%, and Free Mobile accounting for roughly 12% of the market.
Country Summary Snapshot
France - An Overview
| Country Code | FR |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe |
| Capital | Paris |
| Currency | CFP franc (XPF) |
| Language | French |
| Calling Code | +33 |
| MCC | 208 |
| Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
| Two Way SMS supported | Yes |
| Character Limit | Inbound: GSM 3.38=160, Unicode=70 Outbound: GSM 3.38=160, Unicode=70 |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with France’s telecom regulator, the Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques, des Postes et de la Distribution de la Presse (ARCEP), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the France must register their Sender ID. There are guidelines to register the Sender ID.
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