SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Tuvalu?
Regulatory Authority
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Tuvalu Telecom
Digicel
- Enterprise SMS traffic is supported through the operators’ dedicated infrastructure.
- Sender IDs and message content are reviewed and approved directly on their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Tuvalu
In Tuvalu, Digicel leads the telecom market with about 55% share, while the state-owned Tuvalu Telecom holds around 45%, forming a two-operator market structure.
Country Summary Snapshot
Tuvalu - An Overview
Country Code | TV |
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Region | Oceania |
Capital | Funafuti |
Currency | Australian Dollar, Tuvaluan dollar |
Language | Tuvaluan, English |
Calling Code | +688 |
MCC | 553 |
Mobile Number Portability | No |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organizations must comply with Tuvalu’s telecom regulator, the Tuvalu Telecommunications Corporation (TTC), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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