Laos
SMS Services in Laos
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SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Laos?
Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Technology and Communications (MTC)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Unitel
Lao Telecom
TPlus
- Both operators deliver the infrastructure needed for enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID registration and message content approval are managed through their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Laos
Unitel dominates Laos’s telecom market with about 51% share, followed by LaoTel at 34% and TPlus at 10%. Together, these operators control nearly the entire mobile sector, with Unitel as the clear market leader.
Country Summary Snapshot
Laos - An Overview
| Country Code | LA |
|---|---|
| Region | Asia |
| Capital | Vientiane |
| Currency | Laotian Kip |
| Language | Lao |
| Calling Code | +856 |
| MCC | 457 |
| Mobile Number Portability | No |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | 160 Characters |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with the regulations of Laos’s Ministry of Technology and Communications (MTC) to send SMS legally in the country. Separate rules apply for domestic messaging and for international SMS traffic.
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