SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Regulatory Authority
National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC-OECS)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Flow
Digicel
- Enterprise messaging is routed through their regulated networks.
- Operator platforms ensure adherence to national telecom regulations for SMS traffic.
Telecom Market share in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Flow (Cable & Wireless/Liberty) holds the majority share of the telecom market at around 60%, while Digicel accounts for the remaining 40%.
Country Summary Snapshot
Saint Kitts and Nevis - An Overview
Country Code | KN |
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Region | North America |
Capital | Basseterre |
Currency | East Caribbean Dollar |
Language | English |
Calling Code | +1869 |
MCC | 356 |
Mobile Number Portability | No |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | Outbound: GSM 3.38=160, Unicode=70 |
Concatenated Messages Support | No |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with the regulations of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) in Saint Kitts and Nevis to send SMS legally. Separate rules apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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