Bulk SMS to Cuba
Send bulk SMS online to Cuba from your browser or the API for $0.01814 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 Cuba
Who sends bulk SMS to Cuba?
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, with Havana as its capital and a focus on tourism and agriculture. Travel agencies, government services, healthcare providers, and cultural organizations often send bulk SMS. Messages typically include event announcements, health reminders, travel updates, and public service notifications. SMS is a practical choice in Cuba, as it reaches people directly without relying on internet connectivity.
Travel agencies
Travel agencies in Havana send SMS updates to tourists about flight changes and tour schedules.
Government services
Municipal offices in Santiago de Cuba use SMS to notify residents about utility maintenance and public events.
Healthcare providers
Hospitals in Camagüey send SMS reminders to patients about medication schedules and clinic visits.
Cultural organizations
Art galleries in Trinidad use SMS to promote exhibitions and cultural events to local audiences.
Sending to Cuba: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Cuba mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Cuba has 8 digits after the calling code +53. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 05 1234567, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +53 5 1234567. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Cuba use?
Most people in Cuba 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 Cuba?
Cuba changes clocks during the year: Havana is on UTC-5 in January and UTC-4 in July. In January, 10:00 in Havana is 15:00 UTC, and the same local hour moves by one hour in UTC when the clocks change. The scheduler works in your browser's time zone, so pick the time as it reads for you and check the conversion it shows.
Costs
What does a bulk SMS campaign to Cuba cost?
Every segment to Cuba costs $0.01814. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.81 | $3.63 |
| 1,000 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
| 5,000 | $90.70 | $181.40 |
| 10,000 | $181.40 | $362.80 |
| 50,000 | $907.00 | $1,814.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Cuba: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Cuba cost?
Each SMS segment to Cuba costs $0.01814. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $18.14, 10,000 cost $181.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 2,205 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Cuba phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Cuba has 8 digits after the calling code +53. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 05 1234567, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +53 5 1234567. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Cuba?
Most people in Cuba 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 Cuba?
Cuba changes clocks during the year: Havana is on UTC-5 in January and UTC-4 in July. In January, 10:00 in Havana is 15:00 UTC, and the same local hour moves by one hour in UTC when the clocks change. The scheduler works in your browser's time zone, so pick the time as it reads for you and check the conversion it shows.
Can I send SMS to tourists visiting Cuba?
Yes, SMS is an effective way to reach tourists, especially for travel updates and event notifications in popular areas like Havana.
What tone should I use in SMS for Cuba?
Use a formal and respectful tone, as this aligns with local communication norms and cultural expectations.
Can one campaign include Cuba 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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