SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Guyana?
Regulatory Authority
Telecommunications Agency (TA)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
GTT
Digicel
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Guyana
One Communications (GTT) leads the market with about 55.6% share, while Digicel holds around 44.4%. Together, the two operators form a duopoly, controlling the entire mobile sector.
Country Summary Snapshot
Guyana - An Overview
Country Code | GY |
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Region | South America |
Capital | Georgetown |
Currency | Guyanese dollar (GYD) |
Language | English |
Calling Code | +592 |
MCC | 738 |
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 must comply with the regulations of the Telecommunications Agency of Guyana (TA) to send SMS legally in the country. Separate rules apply for domestic messaging and for international SMS traffic.
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