Bulk SMS to Chile
Send bulk SMS online to Chile from your browser or the API for $0.00384 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 Chile
Who sends bulk SMS to Chile?
Chile, a long, narrow country in South America, is known for its mining industry and wine production, with Santiago as its capital and largest city. Retailers, banks, and educational institutions frequently send bulk SMS to their customers. These messages often include payment reminders, promotional offers, and class schedules. SMS is effective in Chile as it reaches people on any phone, even in remote areas with limited internet connectivity.
Retailers
Supermarkets in Santiago send SMS promotions for discounts on groceries and household items to customers.
Banks
Banks in Valparaíso notify clients about account balances and transaction alerts via SMS.
Educational institutions
Universities in Concepción use SMS to remind students of class schedules and exam dates.
Tourism operators
Tour companies in Puerto Montt send SMS updates about tour bookings and weather conditions to visitors.
Sending to Chile: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Chile mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Chile has 9 digits after the calling code +56 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in (2) 2123 4567, so the international form is simply +56 2 2123 4567. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Chile use?
Most people in Chile read Spanish. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but á, í, ó and ú 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 Chile?
Chile covers more than one time zone, from UTC-5 around Easter to UTC-3 around Santiago in January. In Santiago, 10:00 local time is 13:00 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 Chile cost?
Every segment to Chile costs $0.00384. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $0.38 | $0.77 |
| 1,000 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| 5,000 | $19.20 | $38.40 |
| 10,000 | $38.40 | $76.80 |
| 50,000 | $192.00 | $384.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Chile: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Chile cost?
Each SMS segment to Chile costs $0.00384. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $3.84, 10,000 cost $38.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 10,416 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Chile phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Chile has 9 digits after the calling code +56 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in (2) 2123 4567, so the international form is simply +56 2 2123 4567. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Chile?
Most people in Chile read Spanish. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but á, í, ó and ú 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 Chile?
Chile covers more than one time zone, from UTC-5 around Easter to UTC-3 around Santiago in January. In Santiago, 10:00 local time is 13:00 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.
What language should I use for SMS in Chile?
Spanish is the official language and should be used for SMS. English is understood in tourist areas.
Are there public holidays to avoid sending SMS?
Yes, avoid sending SMS on major holidays like Independence Day on September 18th and Christmas Day, as many people are offline.
Can one campaign include Chile 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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