SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Seychelles?
Regulatory Authority
Department of Information, Communications & Technology (DICT)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Airtel
Cable & Wireless Seychelles
Intelvision
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Seychelles
In Seychelles, the telecom market is led by Airtel Seychelles with around 50%, followed closely by Cable & Wireless Seychelles (CSquared Group) at approximately 45%, while Intelvision holds a smaller share of about 5%.
Country Summary Snapshot
Seychelles - An Overview
Country Code | SC |
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Region | Middle East & Africa |
Capital | Victoria |
Currency | Seychellois Rupee |
Language | French, English, Seychellois Creole |
Calling Code | +248 |
MCC | 633 |
Mobile Number Portability | No |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | No |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
In Seychelles, businesses and organisations must comply with the Department of Information Communications Technology (DICT) regulations to send SMS legally. Separate rules apply for sending SMS locally and internationally.
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