Pursuant to Argentina’s ENACOM Resolution No.64/2023, major nationwide operators may carry out pre‑review for commercial A2P short‑codes. Approval channels differ substantially across operators. Personal is the sole carrier with implemented pre‑review competence, drastically cutting short‑code application timelines and delivering channel benefits for rapid roll‑out of cross‑border SMS projects. This pre‑review constitutes only an initial screening; final approval authority rests with the official regulator.
In 2023, Argentina’s National Communications Authority (ENACOM) issued Resolution No.64/2023, formally delegating A2P short‑code pre‑review power exclusively to major mobile operators with national full‑network coverage. At present, only Personal has fully implemented and operates this pre‑review channel. Claro and the former Movistar hold no in‑house pre‑review qualifications. All their short‑code applications must be sent directly to ENACOM for final adjudication without operator‑level preliminary screening.
There is a clear gap in processing turnaround between the two pathways. Applications for commercial A2P short‑codes via Personal’s pre‑review channel take merely 4‑6 weeks overall with markedly improved efficiency. By contrast, direct official submissions through Claro or the former Movistar generally require 8‑12 weeks. Such considerable time difference makes Personal the preferred partner for speedy launch of cross‑border SMS deployments and shortens time‑to‑market.
It should be noted that operator‑led pre‑review is merely preliminary document verification and carries no final approval effect; it does not guarantee application success. ENACOM retains full final‑review power and may reject high‑risk short‑code submissions. Enterprises must strictly comply with local telecommunications regulatory rules to mitigate compliance risks.
