South Africa
SMS Services in South Africa
Instantly reach customers with secure and compliant SMS services across South Africa.
SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in South Africa?
Regulatory Authority
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Vodacom
MTN
Cell C
Telkom
- 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 South Africa
In South Africa, Vodacom and MTN each lead the telecom market with about 30% share, followed by Telkom with roughly 20%, while Cell C holds around 5.6%, creating a competitive four-operator landscape.
Country Summary Snapshot
South Africa - An Overview
| Country Code | ZA |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein |
| Currency | South African Rand |
| Language | Afrikaans, English, Xhosa |
| Calling Code | +27 |
| MCC | 655 |
| Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
| Two Way SMS supported | Yes |
| Character Limit | None |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organizations must comply with South Africa’s telecom regulator, ICASA, to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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