SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Ecuador?
Regulatory Authority
Telecommunications Regulation and Control Agency (ARCOTEL)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
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.
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
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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