Sierra Leone
SMS Services in Sierra Leone
Communicate reliably and lawfully through trusted SMS solutions in Sierra Leone.
SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Sierra Leone?
Regulatory Authority
National Telecommunications Commission (NaTCOM)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Africell
Orange
SierraTel
QCell
- Both telecom operators supply the necessary infrastructure to enable enterprise SMS delivery.
- Sender ID registration and message content approval processes are facilitated through the operators’ respective platforms.
Telecom Market share in Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone, Africell leads the telecom market with about 60% share, followed by Orange with around 36%, while SierraTel and QCell hold small shares of roughly 2% and 1.6% respectively, reflecting a market dominated by two main operators.
Country Summary Snapshot
Sierra Leone - An Overview
| Country Code | SL |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Freetown |
| Currency | Leone |
| Language | English |
| Calling Code | +232 |
| MCC | 619 |
| 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 regulations set by the National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM) to send SMS legally in Sierra Leone. Separate rules apply for sending SMS locally and internationally.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in Sierra Leone must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines to register the Sender ID.
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