SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in El Salvador?
Regulatory Authority
Superintendency of Electricity and Telecommunications (SIGET)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Tigo
Claro
Digicel
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in El Salvador
In El Salvador, Tigo leads the telecom market with 40%, followed by Claro at 30%, while Movistar and Digicel together hold 30%, creating a competitive multi-operator landscape.
Country Summary Snapshot
El Salvador - An Overview
Country Code | SV |
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Region | North America |
Capital | San Salvador |
Currency | United States Dollar |
Language | Spanish |
Calling Code | +503 |
MCC | 706 |
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 El Salvador’s telecom regulator, SIGET, to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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