SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Nicaragua?
Regulatory Authority
Nicaraguan Institute of Telecommunications and Postal Services (TELCOR)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Claro
Tigo
- 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 Nicaragua
Claro (América Móvil) and Movistar (Telefónica) dominate Nicaragua’s telecom sector, with Claro holding around 67% of the market and Movistar covering the remaining 33%.
Country Summary Snapshot
Nicaragua - An Overview
| Country Code | NI |
|---|---|
| Region | Central America |
| Capital | Managua |
| Currency | Nicaraguan Córdoba |
| Language | Spanish |
| Calling Code | +505 |
| MCC | 710 |
| Mobile Number Portability | No |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | None |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
In Nicaragua, businesses and organisations must comply with the regulations set by TELCOR (Instituto Nicaragüense de Telecomunicaciones y Correos) to send SMS legally. Separate rules are enforced 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 Nicaragua must register their Sender ID. There are guidelines to register the Sender ID.
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