SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Gabon?
Regulatory Authority
Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes(ARCEP)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Airtel
Moov
- Both operators offer the infrastructure required for enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID registration and content approval are managed directly through their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Gabon
Gabon Telecom (Moov) and Airtel Gabon together dominate the telecom sector, forming a competitive duopoly that accounts for nearly 100% of the market, with Gabon Telecom holding 53% and Airtel Gabon 47%.
Country Summary Snapshot
Gabon - An Overview
Country Code | GA |
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Region | Middle East & Africa |
Capital | Libreville |
Currency | Central African CFA franc |
Language | French |
Calling Code | +241 |
MCC | 628 |
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 organisations in Gabon must comply with the Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (ARCEP) to send SMS legally. Separate regulations govern local SMS traffic and international messaging.
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