SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Kiribati?
Regulatory Authority
Communications Commission of Kiribati (CCK)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Vodafone Kiribati
Oceanlink
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Kiribati
Vodafone dominates Kiribati’s telecom market with about 85% share, while Oceanlink holds roughly 15%. Together, the two operators form a duopoly, controlling the entire mobile sector.
Country Summary Snapshot
Kiribati - An Overview
Country Code | KI |
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Region | Oceania |
Capital | Tarawa |
Currency | Australian Dollar, Kiribati dollar |
Language | Kiribati, English |
Calling Code | +686 |
MCC | None |
Mobile Number Portability | None |
Two Way SMS supported | None |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | None |
SenderID Registration Required | None |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with the regulations of Kiribati’s Communications Commission (CCK) to send SMS legally in the country. Separate rules apply for domestic messaging and for international SMS traffic.
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