SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Paraguay?
Regulatory Authority
National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Tigo
Claro
Personal
- 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 Paraguay
In Paraguay, the telecom market is led by Tigo (Telecel) with approximately 44% market share, followed by Personal at 32%, and Claro holding around 20% of the sector.
Country Summary Snapshot
Paraguay - An Overview
Country Code | PY |
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Region | South America |
Capital | Asunción |
Currency | Paraguayan Guarani |
Language | Paraguayan Guaraní, Spanish |
Calling Code | +595 |
MCC | 744 |
Mobile Number Portability | No |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
In Paraguay, businesses and organisations must comply with the regulations set by the National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) to send SMS legally. Separate rules apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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