Bulk SMS to Eswatini
Send bulk SMS online to Eswatini from your browser or the API for $0.00964 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 Eswatini
Who sends bulk SMS to Eswatini?
Eswatini is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, with Mbabane as its capital and a focus on agriculture and sugar production. Messages often include updates on crop prices, store promotions, and travel deals. Text messages are effective because they reach people quickly, even in rural areas with limited internet access.
Agricultural cooperatives
Cooperatives send SMS alerts to farmers in Manzini about crop prices and weather forecasts.
Retail chains
Stores in Mbabane notify customers about weekend sales and special discounts via SMS.
Tourism operators
Tour companies in Ezulwini send SMS reminders about safari bookings and travel updates.
Health clinics
Clinics in Siteki send SMS reminders for vaccination campaigns and health check-ups.
Sending to Eswatini: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Eswatini mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Eswatini has 8 digits after the calling code +268 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 7612 3456, so the international form is simply +268 7612 3456. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Eswatini use?
English is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Eswatini carries 160 characters in one SMS and 153 in each part of a longer text. An emoji, or curly quotes pasted from a word processor, turn the whole message into Unicode with 70 characters per SMS, and the composer shows which character caused it.
Time zone
What time do messages arrive in Eswatini?
Eswatini keeps UTC+2 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Mbabane is always 08:00 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 Eswatini cost?
Every segment to Eswatini costs $0.00964. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $0.96 | $1.93 |
| 1,000 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| 5,000 | $48.20 | $96.40 |
| 10,000 | $96.40 | $192.80 |
| 50,000 | $482.00 | $964.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Eswatini: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Eswatini cost?
Each SMS segment to Eswatini costs $0.00964. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $9.64, 10,000 cost $96.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 4,149 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Eswatini phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Eswatini has 8 digits after the calling code +268 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 7612 3456, so the international form is simply +268 7612 3456. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Eswatini?
English is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Eswatini carries 160 characters in one SMS and 153 in each part of a longer text. An emoji, or curly quotes pasted from a word processor, turn the whole message into Unicode with 70 characters per SMS, and the composer shows which character caused it.
When should I schedule bulk SMS to Eswatini?
Eswatini keeps UTC+2 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Mbabane is always 08:00 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 should I use for SMS in Eswatini?
English and siSwati are widely understood. Use English for formal messages and siSwati for a more local touch.
Are there public holidays to plan around?
Yes, holidays like King's Birthday and Independence Day are widely observed, so plan campaigns accordingly.
Can one campaign include Eswatini 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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