Bulk SMS to Cote d'Ivoire
Send bulk SMS online to Cote d'Ivoire from your browser or the API for $0.01444 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 Cote d'Ivoire
Who sends bulk SMS to Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire, located in West Africa, has a growing economy driven by agriculture, particularly cocoa production, with Abidjan as its commercial capital. Businesses such as agricultural cooperatives, mobile money agents, and retailers often send bulk SMS to their customers. These messages typically include market prices, payment confirmations, and promotional offers. SMS is a reliable way to reach people in Cote d'Ivoire, as it works on all phones without requiring internet access.
Agricultural cooperatives
Cooperatives in Bouaké send SMS updates on cocoa prices and delivery schedules to farmers.
Mobile money agents
Agents in Abidjan notify customers about transaction confirmations and balance updates via SMS.
Retailers
Supermarkets in Abidjan send SMS promotions for discounts on groceries and household items.
Sending to Cote d'Ivoire: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Cote d'Ivoire mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Cote d'Ivoire has 10 digits after the calling code +225 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 01 23 45 6789, so the international form is simply +225 01 23 45 6789. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Cote d'Ivoire use?
Most people in Cote d'Ivoire 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 Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire keeps UTC+0 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Abidjan is always 10:00 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 Cote d'Ivoire cost?
Every segment to Cote d'Ivoire costs $0.01444. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| 1,000 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
| 5,000 | $72.20 | $144.40 |
| 10,000 | $144.40 | $288.80 |
| 50,000 | $722.00 | $1,444.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Cote d'Ivoire: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Cote d'Ivoire cost?
Each SMS segment to Cote d'Ivoire costs $0.01444. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $14.44, 10,000 cost $144.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 2,770 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Cote d'Ivoire phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Cote d'Ivoire has 10 digits after the calling code +225 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 01 23 45 6789, so the international form is simply +225 01 23 45 6789. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Cote d'Ivoire?
Most people in Cote d'Ivoire 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 Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire keeps UTC+0 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Abidjan is always 10:00 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 language should I use for SMS in Cote d'Ivoire?
French is the official language and widely used for SMS. Local languages like Dioula are also understood in some regions.
Are there peak times for sending SMS?
Yes, SMS is most effective during market days and early mornings when people are active and checking their phones.
Can one campaign include Cote d'Ivoire 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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