SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Bolivia?
Regulatory Authority
Telecommunications and Transport Regulatory Authority (ATT)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Entel
Tigo
Viva
- Enterprise messaging is routed through their regulated networks.
- Operator platforms ensure adherence to national telecom regulations for SMS traffic.
Telecom Market share in Bolivia
Entel, Tigo, and Viva dominate Bolivia’s telecom landscape, forming a triopoly that captures the entire market, with Entel leading at 50%, Tigo holding 41%, and Viva around 9% of sector revenue.
Country Summary Snapshot
Bolivia - An Overview
Country Code | BO |
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Region | South America |
Capital | Sucre |
Currency | Bolivian boliviano (BOB) |
Language | Spanish, Puquina |
Calling Code | +591 |
MCC | 736 |
Mobile Number Portability | No |
Two Way SMS supported | Yes |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | Yes only for Tigo |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Bolivia’s telecom regulator, ATT, to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Bolivia via Tigo must register their Sender ID.
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