Bulk SMS to Latvia
Send bulk SMS online to Latvia from your browser or the API for $0.01054 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 Latvia
Who sends bulk SMS to Latvia?
Latvia, located in the Baltic region with Riga as its capital, has a strong focus on IT and manufacturing industries. Retailers, healthcare providers, and transport companies often send bulk SMS to their customers. These messages typically include promotions, appointment reminders, and service updates. SMS is a practical choice in Latvia, as it reaches recipients quickly and works on any mobile device.
Retailers
Supermarkets in Riga send SMS alerts about weekly discounts and special offers to their loyalty card holders.
Healthcare providers
Clinics in Daugavpils use SMS to remind patients about upcoming appointments and vaccination schedules.
Manufacturing firms
Factories in Jelgava notify suppliers about delivery schedules and order confirmations via SMS.
Sending to Latvia: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Latvia mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Latvia has 8 digits after the calling code +371 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 21 234 567, so the international form is simply +371 21 234 567. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Latvia use?
Most people in Latvia read Latvian. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but ā, č, ē, ģ, ī, ķ, ļ, ņ, š, ū 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 Latvia?
Latvia changes clocks during the year: Riga is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July. In January, 10:00 in Riga is 08:00 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 Latvia cost?
Every segment to Latvia costs $0.01054. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.05 | $2.11 |
| 1,000 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| 5,000 | $52.70 | $105.40 |
| 10,000 | $105.40 | $210.80 |
| 50,000 | $527.00 | $1,054.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Latvia: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Latvia cost?
Each SMS segment to Latvia costs $0.01054. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $10.54, 10,000 cost $105.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 3,795 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Latvia phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Latvia has 8 digits after the calling code +371 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 21 234 567, so the international form is simply +371 21 234 567. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Latvia?
Most people in Latvia read Latvian. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but ā, č, ē, ģ, ī, ķ, ļ, ņ, š, ū 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 Latvia?
Latvia changes clocks during the year: Riga is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July. In January, 10:00 in Riga is 08:00 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 Latvia?
Latvian is the primary language, but Russian and English are also widely understood, especially in urban areas.
Are there public holidays to consider when sending SMS?
Yes, plan around holidays like Independence Day on November 18th and Midsummer Day in June, when businesses may be closed.
Can one campaign include Latvia 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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