SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Oman?
Regulatory Authority
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Omantel
Ooredoo Oman
Vodafone Oman
- 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 Oman
In Oman, Omantel holds around 50% of the telecom market, followed by Ooredoo Oman with approximately 33%, while Vodafone Oman accounts for the remaining 15%.
Country Summary Snapshot
Oman - An Overview
| Country Code | OM |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Muscat |
| Currency | Omani Rial |
| Language | Arabic |
| Calling Code | +968 |
| MCC | 422 |
| Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | 160 Characters |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
In Oman, businesses and organisations must comply with the regulations set by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA Oman) to send SMS legally. The TRA enforces separate regulations for domestic and international SMS traffic to ensure proper message delivery, consumer protection, and compliance with national communication standards.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Oman must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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