SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Argentina?
Regulatory Authority
National Communications Entity (ENACOM)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Claro
Telecom Argentina (Personal)
Movistar
- Both operators supply the core infrastructure required for enterprise SMS delivery.
- Sender ID registration and message content approvals are managed directly through their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Argentina
Claro, Telecom Argentina (Personal), and Telefónica (Movistar) dominate the country’s telecom landscape, forming a triopoly that captures the entire market, with Claro holding 39%, Telecom Argentina 33%, and Movistar 28% of sector revenue.
Country Summary Snapshot
Argentina - An Overview
Country Code | AR |
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Region | South America |
Capital | Buenos Aires |
Currency | Argentine Peso |
Language | Spanish |
Calling Code | +54 |
MCC | 722 |
Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
Two Way SMS supported | Yes |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Argentina’s telecom regulator, ENACOM, to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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