SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Liberia?
Regulatory Authority
Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Lonestar Cell MTN
Orange Liberia
Others
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Liberia
Lonestar Cell MTN and Orange Liberia together dominate the Liberian telecom market, accounting for over 90% of total mobile subscriptions, while smaller operators like Novafone and others hold only a minor share.
Country Summary Snapshot
Liberia - An Overview
| Country Code | LR |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Monrovia |
| Currency | Liberian Dollar |
| Language | English |
| Calling Code | +231 |
| MCC | 618 |
| Mobile Number Portability | No |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | None |
| Concatenated Messages Support | No |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) to send SMS legally within the country. Separate regulations apply for domestic and international SMS traffic, including guidelines on sender identification, content approval, and user consent.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Liberia must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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