Papua New Guinea
SMS Services in Papua New Guinea
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SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Papua New Guinea?
Regulatory Authority
National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Digicel
Kumul Telikom
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Papua New Guinea
In Papua New Guinea, Telstra (formerly Digicel PNG) dominates the telecom sector with around 92% market share, while the state-owned Kumul Telikom accounts for the remaining 8%.
Country Summary Snapshot
Papua New Guinea - An Overview
| Country Code | PG |
|---|---|
| Region | Oceania |
| Capital | Port Moresby |
| Currency | Papua New Guinean Kina |
| Language | English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu, Papua |
| Calling Code | +675 |
| MCC | 537 |
| Mobile Number Portability | No |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | Outbound: GSM 3.38=160, Unicode=70 |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
In Papua New Guinea, businesses and organisations must comply with the regulations set by the National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) to send SMS legally. Separate rules apply for domestic messaging and for international SMS traffic.
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