Bulk SMS to Chad
Send bulk SMS online to Chad from your browser or the API for $0.01264 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 Chad
Who sends bulk SMS to Chad?
Chad is a landlocked country in Central Africa, with N'Djamena as its capital and an economy centered on oil and agriculture. NGOs, agricultural suppliers, and mobile money agents often send bulk SMS to their audiences. Messages typically include updates on aid programs, farming tips, and mobile payment confirmations. SMS is effective because it works on basic phones and reaches people in remote areas.
NGOs
Organizations in N'Djamena send SMS updates about food distribution programs and health campaigns.
Agricultural suppliers
Suppliers in Moundou notify farmers about seed availability and planting schedules.
Mobile money agents
Agents in Sarh send SMS confirmations for mobile transactions and balance updates.
Schools
Schools in Abéché send SMS reminders to parents about exam schedules and school events.
Sending to Chad: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Chad mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Chad has 8 digits after the calling code +235 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 63 01 23 45, so the international form is simply +235 63 01 23 45. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Chad use?
Most people in Chad read 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 Chad?
Chad keeps UTC+1 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Ndjamena 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 Chad cost?
Every segment to Chad costs $0.01264. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.26 | $2.53 |
| 1,000 | $12.64 | $25.28 |
| 5,000 | $63.20 | $126.40 |
| 10,000 | $126.40 | $252.80 |
| 50,000 | $632.00 | $1,264.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Chad: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Chad cost?
Each SMS segment to Chad costs $0.01264. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $12.64, 10,000 cost $126.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 3,164 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Chad phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Chad has 8 digits after the calling code +235 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 63 01 23 45, so the international form is simply +235 63 01 23 45. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Chad?
Most people in Chad read 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 Chad?
Chad keeps UTC+1 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Ndjamena 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 are best for SMS in Chad?
French and Arabic are widely used. French is preferred for formal messages, while Arabic connects with local audiences.
Are there regions with better SMS reach?
Urban areas like N'Djamena have better coverage, but SMS works nationwide, including rural regions.
Can one campaign include Chad 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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