SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Republic of the Congo?
Regulatory Authority
Agence de Régulation des Postes & Communications Électroniques (ARPCE)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
MTN Congo
Airtel Congo
- Enterprise messaging is routed exclusively through regulated operator networks.
- Compliance checks, including sender identity and message content, are managed directly by the operators.
Telecom Market share in Republic of the Congo
In the Republic of the Congo, MTN Congo holds a dominant market share of around 64%, while Airtel Congo accounts for approximately 36% of the telecom market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Republic of the Congo - An Overview
| Country Code | CG |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Brazzaville |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc |
| Language | French |
| Calling Code | +242 |
| MCC | 629 |
| 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 the Regulatory Agency for Post and Electronic Communications (ARPCE) of the Republic of the Congo to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and international messaging.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Republic of the Congo must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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