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Ecuador

SMS Services in Ecuador

Ensure fast and compliant customer communication via SMS solutions across Ecuador.

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SMS & Telecom Governance

Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Ecuador?

Regulatory Authority

Regulatory Authority

Telecommunications Regulation and Control Agency (ARCOTEL)

  • Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies

  • Ensures compliance for businesses

Telecom operators

Telecom Operators

  • Claro

  • Movistar

  • CNT

  • Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
  • Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms

Telecom Market share in Ecuador

In Ecuador, Claro leads the telecom market with about 53% share, followed by Movistar with around 29%, while the state-owned CNT holds approximately 18%, together shaping a three-player market structure.

Claro - 53.0%
Movistar - 29.0%
CNT - 18.0%

Country Summary Snapshot

Ecuador-An Overview

Country Code EC
Region South America
Capital Quito
Currency United States dollar
Language Spanish
Calling Code +593
MCC 740
Mobile Number Portability Yes
Two Way SMS supported No
Character Limit None
Concatenated Messages Support Yes
SenderID Registration Required No
Regulation

Regulation

SMS Regulations

Businesses and organisations must comply with Ecuador’s telecom regulator, ARCOTEL, to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.

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PRICING

SMS API Pricing

Local

$0.37

 / SMS

International

$0.37

 / SMS
Price

Volume Discount

Volume Discount for Committed Use

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