SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Panama?
Regulatory Authority
National Authority of Public Services (ASEP)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Movil
Tigo
- Enterprise messaging is routed exclusively through regulated operator networks.
- Compliance checks, including sender identity and message content, are managed directly by the operators
Telecom Market share in Panama
In Panama, the mobile market is primarily split between +Móvil (Cable & Wireless/Claro), holding around 55%, and Tigo (Millicom), which captures roughly 45% of the subscriber base.
Country Summary Snapshot
Panama - An Overview
Country Code | PA |
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Region | North America |
Capital | Panama City |
Currency | United States Dollar, Panamanian Balboa |
Language | Spanish |
Calling Code | +507 |
MCC | 714 |
Mobile Number Portability | No |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations in Panama must comply with the regulations of the Autoridad Nacional de los Servicios Públicos (ASEP) to send SMS legally. Separate rules apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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