SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Solomon Islands?
Regulatory Authority
Telecommunications Commission of Solomon Islands (TCSI)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
bmobile
Our Telekom
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Solomon Islands
In the Solomon Islands, Our Telekom leads the telecom market with about 60% share, while bmobile holds around 40%, together forming a two-operator market structure.
Country Summary Snapshot
Solomon Islands - An Overview
Country Code | SB |
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Region | Oceania |
Capital | Honiara |
Currency | Solomon Islands Dollar |
Language | English |
Calling Code | +677 |
MCC | 540 |
Mobile Number Portability | No |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | Outbound: GSM 3.38=160, Unicode=70 |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organizations must comply with the Solomon Islands’ telecom regulator, TCSI, to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.”
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