Bulk SMS to Algeria
Send bulk SMS online to Algeria from your browser or the API for $0.02424 per message, with a delivery report for every number, scheduling up to 60 days ahead and automatic refunds for texts that cannot be delivered.
Bulk SMS in Algeria
Who sends bulk SMS to Algeria?
Algeria, in North Africa, has Algiers as its capital and an economy driven by hydrocarbons and agriculture. Banks, telecom companies, and government agencies frequently send bulk SMS to customers and citizens. Messages often include account updates, service alerts, and public information campaigns. Text messages are effective because they reach people directly on their phones, even in rural areas with limited internet access.
Banks
Banks in Algiers send SMS alerts for account transactions and loan payment reminders.
Telecom companies
Telecom providers notify customers in Oran about new data plans and service outages.
Government agencies
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Retailers
Clothing stores in Annaba send SMS promotions for seasonal sales and discounts.
Sending to Algeria: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Algeria mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Algeria has 9 digits after the calling code +213. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 0551 23 45 67, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +213 551 23 45 67. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Algeria use?
Most people in Algeria read Arabic and French, and text in Arabic always travels as Unicode: 70 characters fit in one SMS and longer messages are split into parts of 67 characters. A 140-character text in Arabic costs two segments, while English or other plain Latin text to the same numbers fits 160 characters per SMS.
Time zone
What time do messages arrive in Algeria?
Algeria keeps UTC+1 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Algiers is always 09:00 UTC. Late morning and early evening on working days are the usual hours for marketing texts there, while codes and alerts go out the moment they are needed. The scheduler works in your browser's time zone and shows the conversion.
Costs
What does a bulk SMS campaign to Algeria cost?
Every segment to Algeria costs $0.02424. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| 1,000 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
| 5,000 | $121.20 | $242.40 |
| 10,000 | $242.40 | $484.80 |
| 50,000 | $1,212.00 | $2,424.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Algeria: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Algeria cost?
Each SMS segment to Algeria costs $0.02424. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $24.24, 10,000 cost $242.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 1,650 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Algeria phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Algeria has 9 digits after the calling code +213. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 0551 23 45 67, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +213 551 23 45 67. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Algeria?
Most people in Algeria read Arabic and French, and text in Arabic always travels as Unicode: 70 characters fit in one SMS and longer messages are split into parts of 67 characters. A 140-character text in Arabic costs two segments, while English or other plain Latin text to the same numbers fits 160 characters per SMS.
When should I schedule bulk SMS to Algeria?
Algeria keeps UTC+1 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Algiers is always 09:00 UTC. Late morning and early evening on working days are the usual hours for marketing texts there, while codes and alerts go out the moment they are needed. The scheduler works in your browser's time zone and shows the conversion.
What languages should I use for SMS in Algeria?
Use Arabic for most audiences, as it is widely understood. French is also common, especially in business and urban areas.
Are there public holidays to consider when scheduling SMS?
Yes, major holidays like Eid al-Fitr and Independence Day are widely observed.
Can one campaign include Algeria and other countries?
Yes. A campaign can mix numbers from any of the 227 destinations. The console reads each calling code, prices every number at its own country's rate and shows the cost per country before you send.
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