SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Philippines?
Regulatory Authority
National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Globe
Smart
DITO
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Philippines
In the Philippines, Globe Telecom holds around 53.9% of the telecom market, followed by PLDT/Smart with approximately 38.6%, while DITO Telecommunity accounts for about 7.6% of the market share.
Country Summary Snapshot
Philippines - An Overview
| Country Code | PH |
|---|---|
| Region | Asia |
| Capital | Manila |
| Currency | Philippine peso |
| Language | Filipino, English |
| Calling Code | +63 |
| MCC | 515 |
| Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
| Two Way SMS supported | Yes |
| Character Limit | 160 Characters |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
In the Philippines, businesses and organisations must comply with the regulations of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to send SMS legally. Separate guidelines apply for domestic and international SMS traffic, ensuring message authenticity, sender registration, and user data protection.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Philippines must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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