Ghana
SMS Services in Ghana
Ensure fast and reliable customer communication with compliant SMS solutions across Ghana.
SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Ghana?
Regulatory Authority
National Communications Authority (NCA)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
MTN
Vodafone
AirtelTigo
Glo
- Enterprise messaging is routed through their regulated networks.
- Operator platforms ensure adherence to national telecom regulations for SMS traffic.
Telecom Market share in Ghana
In Ghana, MTN Ghana dominates the telecom market with around 68% share, followed by Vodafone with approximately 17% , AirtelTigo holding about 14%, and Glo accounting for roughly 1% of the market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Ghana - An Overview
| Country Code | GH |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Accra |
| Currency | Ghanaian Cedi |
| Language | English |
| Calling Code | +233 |
| MCC | 620 |
| Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | None |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Ghana’s telecom regulator, the National Communications Authority (NCA), 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 Ghana must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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