Bulk SMS to Canada
Send bulk SMS online to Canada from your browser or the API for $0.00564 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 Canada
Who sends bulk SMS to Canada?
Canada, a vast North American country with Ottawa as its capital, has a diverse economy centered on natural resources, technology, and services. Retailers, banks, and healthcare providers frequently use bulk SMS to communicate with customers. Messages often include appointment reminders, delivery notifications, and promotional offers. SMS is effective here because it reaches people instantly, regardless of their location or internet access.
Retailers
Stores in Toronto send SMS alerts about flash sales and exclusive discounts to their subscribers.
Banks
Banks in Vancouver notify customers about fraud alerts and account updates via SMS.
Healthcare providers
Clinics in Montreal send SMS reminders about vaccination appointments and prescription refills.
Transportation services
Bus companies in Calgary send SMS updates about route changes and delays.
Sending to Canada: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Canada mobile numbers look?
Canada is part of the North American Numbering Plan, so every number starts with +1, then a three-digit area code and a seven-digit local number, for example +1 506 234 5678 (area code 506). Write all eleven digits with the leading 1; the console reads the area code to price the number as Canada.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Canada use?
Most people in Canada read English and French. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but â, ê, î, ô, û, ç, ë and ï are not in that alphabet, and one of them moves the whole message to Unicode at 70 characters per SMS (67 per part). The composer lists each of these characters, so you can choose between keeping the accents and saving segments.
Time zone
What time do messages arrive in Canada?
Canada covers more than one time zone, from UTC-8 around Vancouver to UTC-3:30 around St Johns in January. In Toronto, 10:00 local time is 15:00 UTC in January. When the text mentions a time, split the list by region and schedule each part for its own morning; the scheduler works in your browser's time zone and shows the conversion.
Costs
What does a bulk SMS campaign to Canada cost?
Every segment to Canada costs $0.00564. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $0.56 | $1.13 |
| 1,000 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| 5,000 | $28.20 | $56.40 |
| 10,000 | $56.40 | $112.80 |
| 50,000 | $282.00 | $564.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Canada: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Canada cost?
Each SMS segment to Canada costs $0.00564. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $5.64, 10,000 cost $56.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 7,092 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Canada phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
Canada is part of the North American Numbering Plan, so every number starts with +1, then a three-digit area code and a seven-digit local number, for example +1 506 234 5678 (area code 506). Write all eleven digits with the leading 1; the console reads the area code to price the number as Canada.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Canada?
Most people in Canada read English and French. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but â, ê, î, ô, û, ç, ë and ï are not in that alphabet, and one of them moves the whole message to Unicode at 70 characters per SMS (67 per part). The composer lists each of these characters, so you can choose between keeping the accents and saving segments.
When should I schedule bulk SMS to Canada?
Canada covers more than one time zone, from UTC-8 around Vancouver to UTC-3:30 around St Johns in January. In Toronto, 10:00 local time is 15:00 UTC in January. When the text mentions a time, split the list by region and schedule each part for its own morning; the scheduler works in your browser's time zone and shows the conversion.
Should I send SMS in English or French in Canada?
English is widely used, but French is essential for recipients in Quebec and other Francophone regions.
Are there public holidays to avoid sending SMS?
Major holidays like Canada Day and Thanksgiving are widely observed. Avoid sending promotional SMS on these days.
Can one campaign include Canada 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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