Bulk SMS to Czechia
Send bulk SMS online to the Czechia from your browser or the API for $0.01114 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 Czechia
Who sends bulk SMS to the Czechia?
Czechia, located in Central Europe, has Prague as its capital and a strong industrial and tourism economy. Retailers, banks, and event organizers frequently send bulk SMS to their customers. Messages often include promotional offers, appointment reminders, and event updates. Text messages are effective as they reach any mobile phone quickly, even without internet access.
Retailers
Retailers in Prague send SMS alerts about flash sales and discounts at popular shopping centers.
Banks
Banks notify customers in Brno about account updates and security alerts via SMS.
Event organizers
Event organizers in Ostrava send SMS reminders about concert dates and venue changes.
Sending to the Czechia: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Czechia mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in the Czechia has 9 digits after the calling code +420 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 601 123 456, so the international form is simply +420 601 123 456. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to the Czechia use?
Most people in the Czechia read Czech. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but č, ď, ě, ň, ř, š, ť, ů and ž 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 the Czechia?
The Czechia changes clocks during the year: Prague is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July. In January, 10:00 in Prague is 09:00 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 the Czechia cost?
Every segment to the Czechia costs $0.01114. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.11 | $2.23 |
| 1,000 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| 5,000 | $55.70 | $111.40 |
| 10,000 | $111.40 | $222.80 |
| 50,000 | $557.00 | $1,114.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Czechia: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to the Czechia cost?
Each SMS segment to the Czechia costs $0.01114. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $11.14, 10,000 cost $111.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 3,590 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Czechia phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in the Czechia has 9 digits after the calling code +420 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 601 123 456, so the international form is simply +420 601 123 456. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to the Czechia?
Most people in the Czechia read Czech. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but č, ď, ě, ň, ř, š, ť, ů and ž 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 the Czechia?
The Czechia changes clocks during the year: Prague is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July. In January, 10:00 in Prague is 09:00 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.
What languages should I use for SMS in Czechia?
Use Czech for local audiences, as it is the primary language. English can be used for international visitors or mixed audiences.
Are there public holidays to consider when sending SMS?
Yes, plan around holidays like Czech Statehood Day and Christmas, when businesses may be closed and people are less likely to engage with messages.
Can one campaign include Czechia 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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