SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Samoa?
Regulatory Authority
Office of the Regulator (OOTR)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Digicel
Vodafone
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Samoa
Digicel and Vodafone share the telecom market in Samoa, with Digicel holding around 60% and Vodafone (ATH) accounting for the remaining ~40% of the sector’s revenue.
Country Summary Snapshot
Samoa - An Overview
Country Code | WS |
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Region | Oceania |
Capital | Apia |
Currency | Samoan Tala |
Language | Samoan, English |
Calling Code | +685 |
MCC | 549 |
Mobile Number Portability | No |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | No |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations in São Tomé and Príncipe must comply with the regulations set by the Office of the Regulator (OOTR) to send SMS legally. Separate rules apply for domestic messaging and international SMS traffic.
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