Bulk SMS to Lebanon
Send bulk SMS online to Lebanon from your browser or the API for $0.01504 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 Lebanon
Who sends bulk SMS to Lebanon?
Lebanon, located in the Middle East, has Beirut as its capital and is known for its banking sector and tourism industry. Businesses such as banks, retailers, and event organizers frequently send bulk SMS to their customers. These messages often include notifications about account updates, promotions, and event reminders. Text messages are effective in Lebanon because they reach people instantly, work on all phones, and are read quickly without requiring internet access.
Banks
Banks in Beirut send SMS alerts for account transactions and loan payment reminders to customers nationwide.
Retailers
Retailers in Tripoli use SMS to notify customers about seasonal sales and discounts in their stores.
Event organizers
Event organizers in Beirut send SMS reminders for concerts and festivals happening in the city.
Tourism agencies
Tourism agencies in Byblos use SMS to share travel deals and tour updates with clients.
Sending to Lebanon: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Lebanon mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Lebanon has 8 digits after the calling code +961 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 71 123 456, so the international form is simply +961 71 123 456. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Lebanon use?
Most people in Lebanon read Arabic and French, and text in Arabic always travels as Unicode: 70 characters fit in one SMS and longer messages are split into parts of 67 characters. A 140-character text in Arabic costs two segments, while English or other plain Latin text to the same numbers fits 160 characters per SMS.
Time zone
What time do messages arrive in Lebanon?
Lebanon changes clocks during the year: Beirut is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July. In January, 10:00 in Beirut 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 Lebanon cost?
Every segment to Lebanon costs $0.01504. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.50 | $3.01 |
| 1,000 | $15.04 | $30.08 |
| 5,000 | $75.20 | $150.40 |
| 10,000 | $150.40 | $300.80 |
| 50,000 | $752.00 | $1,504.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Lebanon: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Lebanon cost?
Each SMS segment to Lebanon costs $0.01504. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $15.04, 10,000 cost $150.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 2,659 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Lebanon phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Lebanon has 8 digits after the calling code +961 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 71 123 456, so the international form is simply +961 71 123 456. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Lebanon?
Most people in Lebanon read Arabic and French, and text in Arabic always travels as Unicode: 70 characters fit in one SMS and longer messages are split into parts of 67 characters. A 140-character text in Arabic costs two segments, while English or other plain Latin text to the same numbers fits 160 characters per SMS.
When should I schedule bulk SMS to Lebanon?
Lebanon changes clocks during the year: Beirut is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July. In January, 10:00 in Beirut 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 Lebanon?
Arabic is the most widely spoken language, but English is also commonly understood, especially in business contexts. Using both languages can help reach a broader audience.
Are there public holidays to consider when sending SMS?
Yes, major holidays like Eid al-Fitr and Christmas are widely observed. Avoid sending promotional messages during these times to respect cultural sensitivities.
Can one campaign include Lebanon 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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