Bulk SMS to Germany
Send bulk SMS online to Germany from your browser or the API for $0.01544 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 Germany
Who sends bulk SMS to Germany?
Germany, located in Central Europe, has Berlin as its capital and is known for its strong manufacturing and export sectors. Companies in retail, logistics, and healthcare often send bulk SMS to their customers. Messages typically include delivery notifications, appointment reminders, and promotional offers. Text messages are ideal as they are quick to read and work on any mobile phone without requiring internet access.
Retailers
Retailers in Munich send SMS alerts about seasonal sales and new product arrivals.
Logistics companies
Logistics companies in Frankfurt notify customers about package delivery times via SMS.
Healthcare providers
Healthcare providers in Hamburg send SMS reminders for doctor appointments and vaccination schedules.
Event organizers
Event organizers in Cologne send SMS updates about festival schedules and ticket availability.
Sending to Germany: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Germany mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Germany has 11 digits after the calling code +49. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 01512 3456789, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +49 1512 3456789. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Germany use?
German is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Germany 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 Germany?
Germany changes clocks during the year: Berlin is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July. In January, 10:00 in Berlin 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 Germany cost?
Every segment to Germany costs $0.01544. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| 1,000 | $15.44 | $30.88 |
| 5,000 | $77.20 | $154.40 |
| 10,000 | $154.40 | $308.80 |
| 50,000 | $772.00 | $1,544.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Germany: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Germany cost?
Each SMS segment to Germany costs $0.01544. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $15.44, 10,000 cost $154.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 2,590 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Germany phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Germany has 11 digits after the calling code +49. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 01512 3456789, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +49 1512 3456789. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Germany?
German is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Germany 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 Germany?
Germany changes clocks during the year: Berlin is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July. In January, 10:00 in Berlin 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.
Should I send SMS in German or English?
Use German for local audiences, as it is the primary language. English can be used for international visitors or expatriates.
Are there peak times for sending SMS in Germany?
Yes, consider sending SMS during business hours and avoid weekends or public holidays like German Unity Day for better engagement.
Can one campaign include Germany 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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