SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Venezuela?
Regulatory Authority
National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Movilnet
Digitel
Movistar
- The operators deliver the core infrastructure required for enterprise SMS services.
- Sender ID registration and message content approvals are managed through their platforms.
Telecom Market share in Venezuela
Movilnet, Digitel, and Movistar dominate the Venezuelan telecom market, with Movilnet holding around 55%, Digitel about 28%, and Movistar approximately 17% of the sector’s share.
Country Summary Snapshot
Venezuela- An Overview
| Country Code | VE |
|---|---|
| Region | South America |
| Capital | Caracas |
| Currency | Venezuelan bolívar |
| Language | Castilian (Spanish) |
| Calling Code | +58 |
| MCC | 734 |
| Mobile Number Portability | No |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | None |
| Concatenated Messages Support | No |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organizations must comply with Venezuela’s telecom regulator, CONATEL, to send SMS legally in the country. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Venezuela must register their Sender ID. There are guidelines to register the Sender ID.
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