SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Guinea-Bissau?
Regulatory Authority
Autoridade Reguladora Nacional (ARN)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Orange
MTN
Others
- Enterprise SMS traffic is supported through the operators’ dedicated infrastructure.
- Sender IDs and message content are reviewed and approved directly on their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Guinea-Bissau
In Guinea-Bissau, Orange dominates the telecom market with around 60% share, followed by MTN with approximately 35%, while other smaller operators account for the remaining 5% of the market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Guinea-Bissau - An Overview
| Country Code | GW |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe |
| Capital | Bissau |
| Currency | West African CFA franc |
| Language | Portuguese, Guinean Portuguese |
| Calling Code | +245 |
| MCC | 632 |
| Mobile Number Portability | No |
| 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 Guinea-Bissau’s telecom regulator, the National Regulatory Authority (ARN), 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 Guinea-Bissau must register their Sender ID. There are guidelines to register the Sender ID.
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