Colombia
SMS Services in Colombia
Ensure fast and reliable customer communication with compliant SMS solutions across Colombia.
SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Colombia?
Regulatory Authority
Communications Regulation Commission (CRC)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Claro
Movistar
Tigo
WOM
- Enterprise messaging is routed exclusively through regulated operator networks.
- Compliance checks, including sender identity and message content, are managed directly by the operators.
Telecom Market share in Colombia
In Colombia, Claro maintains a dominant market position with an estimated 50% share, while Movistar 20%, Tigo 20%, and WOM 10% collectively contribute to a diversified and competitive telecom environment.
Country Summary Snapshot
Colombia - An Overview
| Country Code | CO |
|---|---|
| Region | South America |
| Capital | Bogotá |
| Currency | Colombian Peso |
| Language | Spanish |
| Calling Code | +57 |
| MCC | 732 |
| Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
| Two Way SMS supported | Yes |
| Character Limit | 160 Ascii character limit for a single message |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Colombia’s telecom regulator, CRC (Comisión de Regulación de Comunicaciones), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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