SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Mozambique?
Regulatory Authority
Instituto Nacional das Comunicações de Moçambique (INCM)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Vodacom
Movitel
Tmcel
- Both operators offer the necessary infrastructure to support enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID registration and message content approval are managed through their respective platforms.
Telecom Market share in Mozambique
Mozambique’s telecom market is led by Movitel with an estimated 50% share, followed by Vodacom Moçambique at 40%, while Tmcel holds a smaller share of roughly 10%.
Country Summary Snapshot
Mozambique - An Overview
Country Code | MZ |
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Region | Middle East & Africa |
Capital | Maputo |
Currency | Mozambican metical |
Language | Portuguese |
Calling Code | +258 |
MCC | 643 |
Mobile Number Portability | No |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Mozambique’s telecom regulator, the AINCM, to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Mozambique must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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