SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Spain?
Regulatory Authority
National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Movistar
Orange
Vodafone
Digi
- Enterprise SMS traffic is supported through the operators’ dedicated infrastructure.
- Sender IDs and message content are reviewed and approved directly on their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Spain
In Spain, Movistar leads the telecom market with about 37.2% share, followed by MásOrange with around 27.8%. Vodafone holds roughly 13.5%, while Digi accounts for about 3.3%, shaping a competitive multi-operator market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Spain - An Overview
Country Code | ES |
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Region | Europe |
Capital | Madrid |
Currency | The euro |
Language | Spanish |
Calling Code | +34 |
MCC | 214 |
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 organizations must comply with Spain’s telecom regulator, CNMC (National Commission on Markets and Competition), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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