SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Mali?
Regulatory Authority
Autorité Malienne de Régulation des Télécoms/TIC et des Postes (AMRTP)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Orange
Moov
Telecel
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Mali
Mali’s telecom sector is led by Orange Mali with an estimated 45% share, followed by Moov/Malitel at around 40%, while Telecel holds a smaller share of roughly 15% of the market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Mali - An Overview
| Country Code | ML |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Bamako |
| Currency | West African CFA franc |
| Language | Bambara, Hassaniya, Tamasheq |
| Calling Code | +223 |
| MCC | 610 |
| 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 Mali’s telecom regulator, the Autorité Malienne de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC et Postes (AMRTP), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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