CA Orders Mobile Operators to Waive SMS Opt-Out Rules for El Niño Alerts

Kenya’s Telcos Ordered To Send El Niño Alerts To Everyone

Communications Authority of Kenya has ordered Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya and Jamii Telecommunications to deliver government emergency texts to... Source

Telcos must send government emergency texts to all phone users, even those who opted out

Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya and Jamii Telecommunications must deliver the texts whatever a customer's opt-out or Do Not Disturb settings.

Communications Authority mandates bulk SMS exemption for El Niño alerts

Kenya’s Communications Authority has ordered mobile operators to bypass opt‑in and opt‑out rules for government‑approved emergency SMS during El Niño preparedness and a warning‑system simulation.

CA tells mobile operators to deliver emergency alerts to subscribers despite SMS opt-outs

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has ordered mobile operators to deliver government-authorised Kenya emergency SMS alerts to all active subscribers, including people whose phones or accounts have DND settings or who previously opted out of promotional messages. The directive takes effect as the country conducts a national Early Warning System simulation on October 2 …

Govt Orders Safaricom And Airtel To Send Warning SMS To All Kenyans, Including Those Who Opted Out

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Govt Orders Safaricom and Airtel to Send Warning SMS to All Kenyans, Including Those Who Opted Out The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has directed mobile network operators to temporarily suspend normal opt-in and opt-out requirements for government-approved emergency bulk SMS messages as part of El Niño preparedness and response efforts. In a letter on October 1, the regulator instruct…

CA Orders Mobile Operators to Waive SMS Opt-Out Rules for El Niño Alerts

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has directed mobile network operators to temporarily exempt government-authorised emergency bulk SMS messages from opt-in and opt-out requirements during the National Early Warning System simulation exercise and the El Niño preparedness and response period. In a directive to Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom, and Jamii Telecommunications, the Authority said the exemption [...]