SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Peru?
Regulatory Authority
Supervisory Agency for Private Investment in Telecommunications (OSIPTEL)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Movistar
Claro
Entel
Bitel
- Both operators deliver the infrastructure necessary for enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID registration and message content approval are managed through their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Peru
In Peru, the telecom market is led by Claro with around 30% market share, followed by Movistar at 26.6%, Entel at 22.6%, and Bitel holding approximately 20.5% of the sector.
Country Summary Snapshot
Peru - An Overview
Country Code | PE |
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Region | South America |
Capital | Lima |
Currency | Sol |
Language | Spanish |
Calling Code | +51 |
MCC | 716 |
Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | None |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
In Peru, businesses and organisations must comply with the regulations set by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) to send SMS legally. Separate rules apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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