SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in the Mexico?
Regulatory Authority
Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Telcel
Movistar
AT&T
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Mexico
Mexico’s telecom market is led by Telcel with approximately 57.4% share, while Movistar (Pegaso) and AT&T each hold around 15.2% of the sector, together shaping a competitive multi-operator landscape.
Country Summary Snapshot
Mexico - An Overview
Country Code | MX |
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Region | North America |
Capital | Mexico City |
Currency | Mexican Peso |
Language | Spanish |
Calling Code | +52 |
MCC | 334 |
Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
Two Way SMS supported | Yes |
Character Limit | 160 ASCII characters per message. |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Mexico’s telecom regulator, the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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