SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Niger?
Regulatory Authority
Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et de la Poste (ARCEP)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Airtel
Zamani
Moov
- The operators deliver the core infrastructure required for enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID registration and message content approvals are managed through their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Niger
Airtel, Orange, and Moov dominate Niger’s telecom sector, with Airtel leading at around 47%, Orange holding about 29%, and Moov (Maroc Telecom) capturing approximately 24% of the market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Niger - An Overview
Country Code | NE |
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Region | Middle East & Africa |
Capital | Niamey |
Currency | West African CFA franc |
Language | Hausa |
Calling Code | +227 |
MCC | 614 |
Mobile Number Portability | No |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
In Niger, businesses and organisations must comply with the regulations set by the Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et de la Poste (ARCEP) to send SMS legally. Distinct rules apply to local SMS traffic and international messaging.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Niger must register their Sender ID. There are guidelines for local entities to register Sender IDs.
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