Tonga
SMS Services in Tonga
Enable secure and efficient customer engagement using compliant SMS solutions in Tonga.
SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Tonga?
Regulatory Authority
Ministry of MEIDECC (Communications)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Digicel Tonga
TCC
- Both operators offer the necessary infrastructure to support enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID registration and message content approval are managed through their respective platforms.
Telecom Market share in Tonga
In Tonga, Digicel leads the telecom market with about 60% share, while TCC holds around 40%, forming a two-operator market structure.
Country Summary Snapshot
Tonga - An Overview
| Country Code | TO |
|---|---|
| Region | Oceania |
| Capital | Nuku'alofa |
| Currency | Tongan Paʻanga |
| Language | Tongan, English |
| Calling Code | +676 |
| MCC | 539 |
| Mobile Number Portability | No |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | None |
| Concatenated Messages Support | No |
| SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organizations must comply with Tonga’s telecom regulator, MEIDECC (Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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