SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in United States?
Regulatory Authority
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in United States
Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile dominate the U.S. telecom market, with Verizon holding about 39%, AT&T around 33%, and T-Mobile approximately 28% of the industry’s revenue.
Country Summary Snapshot
United States - An Overview
| Country Code | US |
|---|---|
| Region | North America |
| Capital | Washington, D.C. |
| Currency | United States Dollar |
| Language | English |
| Calling Code | +1 |
| MCC | 310, 311 |
| Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
| Two Way SMS supported | Yes |
| Character Limit | 160 Characters |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organizations must comply with the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations to send SMS legally in the country. Separate rules apply for domestic SMS traffic and international messaging.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the United States of America must register their Sender ID. There are guidelines to register the Sender ID.
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