SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Mauritius?
Regulatory Authority
Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Mauritius Telecom
Emtel
MTML
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Mauritius
Mauritius’ telecom market is led by my.t (Mauritius Telecom) with approximately 61% share, followed by Emtel at 22%, and CHiLi/MTML holding around 17% of the sector.
Country Summary Snapshot
Mauritius - An Overview
Country Code | MU |
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Region | Middle East & Africa |
Capital | Port Louis |
Currency | Mauritian Rupee |
Language | English |
Calling Code | +230 |
MCC | 617 |
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 Mauritius’s telecom regulator, the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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