Tanzania
SMS Services in Tanzania
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SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Tanzania?
Regulatory Authority
Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Vodacom
Airtel
Tigo
Halotel
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Tanzania
In Tanzania, Vodacom holds around 33% of the telecom market, followed closely by Airtel and Tigo, each with approximately 27–29%, while Halotel accounts for the remaining 10%.
Country Summary Snapshot
Tanzania - An Overview
| Country Code | TZ |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Capital | Dodoma |
| Currency | Tanzanian Shilling |
| Language | Swahili, English |
| Calling Code | +255 |
| MCC | 640 |
| Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | 160 Characters |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Tanzania’s telecom regulator, the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Tanzania must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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