SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Dominican Republic?
Regulatory Authority
Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (INDOTEL)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Claro
Altice
Viva
- Both operators offer the infrastructure required for enterprise SMS delivery.
- Sender ID registration and message content approval are managed through their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Dominican Republic
In the Dominican Republic, Claro leads the telecom market with an estimated 45% share, followed by Altice with 35%, while Viva and various MVNOs account for around 20%, together shaping a competitive multi-operator landscape.
Country Summary Snapshot
Dominican Republic - An Overview
Country Code | DO |
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Region | North America |
Capital | Santo Domingo |
Currency | Dominican Peso |
Language | Spanish |
Calling Code | +1829 |
MCC | 370 |
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 the Dominican Republic’s telecom regulator, INDOTEL, to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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