Bulk SMS to Libya
Send bulk SMS online to Libya from your browser or the API for $0.02874 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 Libya
Who sends bulk SMS to Libya?
Libya, located in North Africa with Tripoli as its capital, has an economy centered around oil production and trade. Businesses like banks, telecom providers, and logistics companies often send bulk SMS to their customers. Messages typically include service updates, payment reminders, and delivery notifications. SMS is a reliable way to reach recipients in Libya, as it works on all phones without requiring internet access.
Banks
Banks in Tripoli send SMS alerts about account transactions and payment deadlines to their customers.
Telecom providers
Telecom companies in Benghazi notify subscribers about new data plans and service outages via SMS.
Logistics companies
Courier services in Misrata use SMS to inform customers about package delivery times and tracking details.
Retailers
Stores in Sabha send SMS alerts about seasonal sales and exclusive offers to their subscribers.
Sending to Libya: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Libya mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Libya has 9 digits after the calling code +218. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 091-2345678, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +218 91 2345678. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Libya use?
Most people in Libya read Arabic, 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 Libya?
Libya keeps UTC+2 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Tripoli 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 Libya cost?
Every segment to Libya costs $0.02874. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| 1,000 | $28.74 | $57.48 |
| 5,000 | $143.70 | $287.40 |
| 10,000 | $287.40 | $574.80 |
| 50,000 | $1,437.00 | $2,874.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Libya: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Libya cost?
Each SMS segment to Libya costs $0.02874. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $28.74, 10,000 cost $287.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 1,391 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Libya phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Libya has 9 digits after the calling code +218. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 091-2345678, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +218 91 2345678. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Libya?
Most people in Libya read Arabic, 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 Libya?
Libya keeps UTC+2 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Tripoli 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 are best for SMS in Libya?
Arabic is the primary language, but English is also widely understood, especially in business contexts.
Are there peak times for sending SMS?
Yes, SMS campaigns are most effective during Ramadan and Eid holidays, when businesses often run promotions.
Can one campaign include Libya 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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