SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in the Timor-Leste?
Regulatory Authority
Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações (ANC)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Telkomcel
Telemor
Timor Telecom
- 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 Timor-Leste (East Timor)
In Timor-Leste, Telemor leads the telecom market with about 54% of subscribers, followed by Timor Telecom with an estimated 30%, while Telkomcel holds around 18%, forming a three-operator market structure.
Country Summary Snapshot
Timor-Leste (East Timor) - An Overview
| Country Code | TL |
|---|---|
| Region | Oceania |
| Capital | Dili |
| Currency | United States dollar |
| Language | Tetun, Portuguese |
| Calling Code | +670 |
| MCC | 514 |
| Mobile Number Portability | No |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | None |
| Concatenated Messages Support | No |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organizations must comply with Timor-Leste’s telecom regulator, ANC (Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações), 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 Timor-Leste (East Timor) must register their Sender ID. There are guidelines to register the Sender ID.
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