05 November 2025

Senegal’s Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARTP) has announced the culmination of its national mobile subscriber identification campaign, giving users until 31 October to update their registration details with their service providers.

This final phase of the operation, conducted in partnership with major telecom operators including Sonatel, Yas, Expresso, Hayo, and Promobile, is supported by the Directorate of File Automation (DAF). Its primary goal is to enhance public security and improve the accuracy of the subscriber database by ensuring each phone number is linked to a verified identity, in line with national regulations.

The campaign is part of a broader effort to combat fraud, phone scams, and other criminal activities that often exploit the anonymity provided by unregistered SIM cards. By enforcing stricter verification processes, ARTP aims to foster a more secure and transparent digital environment, enabling better traceability of communications across the country.

As of early 2025, Senegal had approximately 22.7 million active mobile connections, representing about 121% of its population, according to DataReportal, highlighting the importance of reliable and secure telecom infrastructure in the nation’s digital growth.