Bulk SMS to Fiji
Send bulk SMS online to Fiji from your browser or the API for $0.01414 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 Fiji
Who sends bulk SMS to Fiji?
Fiji, an island nation in the South Pacific, has Suva as its capital and relies heavily on tourism and agriculture. These messages typically include booking confirmations, tour updates, and crop price alerts. Text messaging is ideal because it reaches people on any phone, even on remote islands with limited internet.
Hotels
Resorts in Nadi send SMS confirmations for room bookings and check-in details.
Tour operators
Companies in Suva notify travelers about tour schedules and weather updates.
Agricultural suppliers
Suppliers in Lautoka send farmers alerts about fertilizer deliveries and crop prices.
Retailers
Stores in Labasa promote special offers and new arrivals via SMS.
Sending to Fiji: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Fiji mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Fiji has 7 digits after the calling code +679 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 701 2345, so the international form is simply +679 701 2345. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Fiji use?
English is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Fiji 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 Fiji?
Fiji keeps UTC+12 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Fiji is always 22:00 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 Fiji cost?
Every segment to Fiji costs $0.01414. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
| 1,000 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| 5,000 | $70.70 | $141.40 |
| 10,000 | $141.40 | $282.80 |
| 50,000 | $707.00 | $1,414.00 |
Questions
Bulk SMS to Fiji: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Fiji cost?
Each SMS segment to Fiji costs $0.01414. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $14.14, 10,000 cost $141.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 2,828 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Fiji phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Fiji has 7 digits after the calling code +679 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 701 2345, so the international form is simply +679 701 2345. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Fiji?
English is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Fiji 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 Fiji?
Fiji keeps UTC+12 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Fiji is always 22:00 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.
Should I send SMS in English or Fijian?
Use English for broad reach, as it is widely understood. Fijian can be effective for local audiences in rural areas.
Are there public holidays to consider?
Avoid SMS campaigns during major holidays like Fiji Day in October and Diwali, when people may be less responsive.
Can one campaign include Fiji 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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