Guatemala
SMS Services in Guatemala
Enable secure and efficient customer engagement using compliant SMS solutions in Guatemala.
SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Guatemala?
Regulatory Authority
Superintendency of Telecommunications (SIT)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Tigo
Claro
- The operators deliver the core infrastructure required for enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID registration and message content approvals are managed through their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Guatemala
Tigo (Millicom) leads the telecom market with about 57.1% share, while América Móvil’s Claro holds around 42.9%. Together, the two operators form a tightly held duopoly, covering the entire mobile sector.
Country Summary Snapshot
Guatemala - An Overview
| Country Code | GT |
|---|---|
| Region | Central America |
| Capital | Guatemala City |
| Currency | Guatemalan Quetzal |
| Language | Spanish |
| Calling Code | +502 |
| MCC | 704 |
| Mobile Number Portability | No |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | None |
| Concatenated Messages Support | No |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
To send SMS legally in Guatemala, businesses and organisations must comply with the regulations of the Superintendencia de Telecomunicaciones (SIT). Separate rules apply for domestic messaging and for international SMS traffic.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Guatemala must register their Sender ID. There are guidelines to register the Sender ID.
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