SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Cuba?
Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Communications (MINCOM)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
ETECSA
- 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 Cuba
In Cuba, ETECSA operates as the sole telecom provider, holding 100% market share and maintaining a state-owned monopoly over telecommunications services.
Country Summary Snapshot
Cuba - An Overview
| Country Code | CU |
|---|---|
| Region | North America |
| Capital | Havana |
| Currency | Cuban Peso |
| Language | Spanish |
| Calling Code | +53 |
| MCC | 368 |
| Mobile Number Portability | No |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | 160 Characters |
| Concatenated Messages Support | No |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Cuba’s telecom regulator, the Ministry of Communications (MINCOM), 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 Cuba must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines to register the Sender ID.
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