Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire)
SMS Services in Ivory Coast
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SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Ivory Coast?
Regulatory Authority
Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications (ARTCI)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Orange
MTN
Moov
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Ivory Coast
Orange Côte d’Ivoire and MTN Côte d’Ivoire together dominate the telecom market, accounting for nearly 85–90% of total mobile subscriptions, while Moov Africa holds the remaining 10–15% share.
Country Summary Snapshot
Ivory Coast - An Overview
| Country Code | CI |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Yamoussoukro |
| Currency | West African CFA franc |
| Language | French |
| Calling Code | +225 |
| MCC | 612 |
| 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 ARTCI (Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC de Côte d’Ivoire), the national telecom regulator, to send SMS legally in Côte d’Ivoire. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging to ensure compliance and message delivery.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Ivory Coast must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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