SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Chile?
Regulatory Authority
Undersecretariat of Telecommunications (SUBTEL)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Entel
Movistar
WOM
Claro
- Both operators deliver the infrastructure necessary for enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID registration and message content approval are managed through their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Chile
Entel holds 32% of Chile’s telecom market, followed by Movistar with 23%. Together, they capture over 55% of the sector’s share, while WOM (23%) and Claro (22%) account for the remainder.
Country Summary Snapshot
Chile - An Overview
Country Code | CL |
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Region | South America |
Capital | Santiago |
Currency | The peso |
Language | Spanish |
Calling Code | +56 |
MCC | 730 |
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 Chile’s telecom regulator, SUBTEL (Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging
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