Bulk SMS to Dominican Republic
Send bulk SMS online to the Dominican Republic from your browser or the API for $0.01234 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 Dominican Republic
Who sends bulk SMS to the Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic, located in the Caribbean, has Santo Domingo as its capital and is known for its tourism and agriculture sectors. Businesses in tourism, retail, and healthcare frequently send bulk SMS. Messages often include promotional offers, appointment reminders, and service updates. Text messages are effective as they reach any mobile phone quickly, even in areas with limited internet access.
Retailers
Retailers in Santiago send SMS alerts about flash sales and new product arrivals.
Healthcare providers
Healthcare providers in La Romana send SMS reminders for medical appointments and vaccination schedules.
Event organizers
Event organizers in Puerto Plata send SMS updates about local festivals and concert schedules.
Sending to the Dominican Republic: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Dominican Republic mobile numbers look?
The Dominican Republic is part of the North American Numbering Plan, so every number starts with +1, then a three-digit area code and a seven-digit local number, for example +1 809 234 5678 (area code 809). Write all eleven digits with the leading 1; the console reads the area code to price the number as the Dominican Republic.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to the Dominican Republic use?
Most people in the Dominican Republic 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 the Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic keeps UTC-4 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Santo Domingo is always 14:00 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 the Dominican Republic cost?
Every segment to the Dominican Republic costs $0.01234. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| 1,000 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
| 5,000 | $61.70 | $123.40 |
| 10,000 | $123.40 | $246.80 |
| 50,000 | $617.00 | $1,234.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Dominican Republic: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to the Dominican Republic cost?
Each SMS segment to the Dominican Republic costs $0.01234. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $12.34, 10,000 cost $123.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 3,241 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Dominican Republic phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
The Dominican Republic is part of the North American Numbering Plan, so every number starts with +1, then a three-digit area code and a seven-digit local number, for example +1 809 234 5678 (area code 809). Write all eleven digits with the leading 1; the console reads the area code to price the number as the Dominican Republic.
How many characters fit in one SMS to the Dominican Republic?
Most people in the Dominican Republic 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 the Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic keeps UTC-4 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Santo Domingo is always 14:00 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 suitable for SMS in the Dominican Republic?
Use Spanish, as it is the primary language. English can be used for international tourists.
Are there public holidays to consider when sending SMS?
Yes, plan around holidays like Independence Day and Christmas, when businesses may be closed and people are less likely to engage with messages.
Can one campaign include Dominican Republic 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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