SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Vanuatu?
Regulatory Authority
Telecommunications, Radiocommunications & Broadcasting Regulator (TRBR)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Vodafone Vanuatu
Digicel Vanuatu
- Both operators offer the network infrastructure required for enterprise SMS delivery.
- Sender ID registration and message content approval are managed through their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Vanuatu
In Vanuatu, Vodafone leads the telecom market with about 60% share, while Digicel holds roughly 40%, forming a two-operator market structure.
Country Summary Snapshot
Vanuatu - An Overview
Country Code | VU |
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Region | Oceania |
Capital | Port Vila |
Currency | Vanuatu vatu (VT) |
Language | French, Bislama, English |
Calling Code | +678 |
MCC | 541 |
Mobile Number Portability | No |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | GSM 3.38=160, Unicode=70 |
Concatenated Messages Support | No |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organizations must comply with Vanuatu’s telecom regulator, TCRA (Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Regulator), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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