Somalia
SMS Services in Somalia
Enable secure and efficient customer engagement using compliant SMS solutions in Somalia.
SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Somalia?
Regulatory Authority
National Communications Authority (NCA)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Hormuud
Telesom
Somtel
Nationlink
Telcom
- The operators deliver the core infrastructure required for enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID registration and message content approvals are managed through their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Somalia
In Somalia, Nationlink holds about 24% of the telecom market, followed by Telcom with around 20%, Telesom with roughly 15%, Hormuud at about 12%, and Somtel with around 11%, reflecting a fragmented multi-operator market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Somalia - An Overview
| Country Code | SO |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Mogadishu |
| Currency | Shiling Somalia |
| Language | Somali, Arabic |
| Calling Code | +252 |
| MCC | 637 |
| Mobile Number Portability | No |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | None |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organizations must comply with Somalia’s telecom regulator, NCA, to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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