National Telecom Specification

Mexico (+52) Country Calling Code & SMS Guide

Complete engineering reference for phone numbering formats, domestic trunk prefixes, cellular mobile operator allocations, and regulatory A2P SMS requirements in Mexico.

Country Dialing Code +52 ISO: MX
Domestic Trunk Prefix None Omitted internationally
National Length 10 digits unified national numbering Local subscriber digits
Full E.164 Length 12 digits (+52 10-digits) With +52 prefix

Telephony Architecture & Carrier Allocations

Destination Codes: Area codes (55 Mexico City, 33 Guadalajara, 81 Monterrey)
Mobile Prefix Patterns: Unified 10-digit national numbering. (The historical +52 1 mobile prefix was officially eliminated by IFT in 2019).
Major Mobile Network Operators: Telcel (América Móvil), AT&T Mexico, Movistar Mexico

A2P Messaging Regulations & Firewall Policies

A2P 10DLC & Campaign Registration

Not applicable. Regulated by Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT).

Alphanumeric Sender ID Support

Supported with pre-registration across Mexican mobile network operators.

Two-Way Messaging Capability

Supported on dedicated 10-digit Mexican virtual numbers and shortcodes.

Character Encoding Standards

GSM-7 standard (Spanish characters ñ, ¿, ¡ supported in basic table).

Compliance Framework: Federal Consumer Protection Law (LFPC) and PROFECO guidelines; commercial messaging requires consumer consent.
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Frequently Asked Questions for Mexico

What is the international calling code for Mexico?

Mexico's country calling code is +52. In E.164 format, numbers are +52 followed by the 10-digit national number.

Do I still need to add digit '1' after +52 for Mexican mobile numbers?

No. The Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) eliminated the '1' prefix in August 2019. All Mexican fixed and mobile numbers now dial with +52 followed directly by the 10-digit number.

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