SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Tunisia?
Regulatory Authority
Instance Nationale des Télécommunications (INT)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Tunisie Telecom
Ooredoo
Orange
- 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 Tunisia
In Tunisia, Tunisie Telecom leads the telecom market with about 40% share, followed by Ooredoo with around 35%, while Orange holds roughly 25%, forming a three-operator market structure.
Country Summary Snapshot
Tunisia - An Overview
Country Code | TN |
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Region | Middle East & Africa |
Capital | Tunis |
Currency | Tunisian dinar (TND) |
Language | Arabic |
Calling Code | +216 |
MCC | 605 |
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 Tunisia’s telecom regulator, INT (Instance Nationale des Télécommunications), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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