Portugal
SMS Services in Portugal
Ensure fast and reliable customer communication with compliant SMS solutions across Portugal.
SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Portugal?
Regulatory Authority
Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações(ANACOM)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
MEO
Vodafone
NOS
- Enterprise messaging is routed through their regulated networks.
- Operator platforms ensure adherence to national telecom regulations for SMS traffic.
Telecom Market share in Portugal
MEO (Altice) leads Portugal’s telecom market with around 42% share, followed by NOS at approximately 35%, while Vodafone captures about 21% of the sector.
Country Summary Snapshot
Portugal - An Overview
| Country Code | PT |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe |
| Capital | Lisbon |
| Currency | Euro |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Calling Code | +351 |
| MCC | 268 |
| Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
| Two Way SMS supported | Yes |
| Character Limit | None |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Portugal’s telecom regulator, ANACOM (Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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