Bulk SMS to Lithuania
Send bulk SMS online to Lithuania from your browser or the API for $0.00804 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 Lithuania
Who sends bulk SMS to Lithuania?
Lithuania, a Baltic nation with Vilnius as its capital, has a growing tech sector and strong logistics industry. Businesses like retail chains, banks, and transport companies often send bulk SMS to their customers. These messages typically include promotions, appointment reminders, and delivery notifications. Text messages are effective in Lithuania as they reach any mobile phone instantly, requiring no internet or app installation.
Retail chains
Retailers in Vilnius send SMS alerts about weekend sales and special discounts to their loyalty program members.
Banks
Banks notify customers in Kaunas about upcoming loan payment deadlines and account balance updates via SMS.
Transport companies
Bus companies in Klaipeda send SMS updates about route changes and delays to commuters.
Logistics firms
Courier services in Šiauliai use SMS to inform customers about package delivery times and tracking details.
Sending to Lithuania: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Lithuania mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Lithuania has 8 digits after the calling code +370. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in (0-612) 34567, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +370 612 34567. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Lithuania use?
Most people in Lithuania read Lithuanian. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but ą, č, ę, ė, į, š, ų, 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 Lithuania?
Lithuania changes clocks during the year: Vilnius is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July. In January, 10:00 in Vilnius 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 Lithuania cost?
Every segment to Lithuania costs $0.00804. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $0.80 | $1.61 |
| 1,000 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| 5,000 | $40.20 | $80.40 |
| 10,000 | $80.40 | $160.80 |
| 50,000 | $402.00 | $804.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Lithuania: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Lithuania cost?
Each SMS segment to Lithuania costs $0.00804. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $8.04, 10,000 cost $80.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 4,975 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Lithuania phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Lithuania has 8 digits after the calling code +370. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in (0-612) 34567, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +370 612 34567. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Lithuania?
Most people in Lithuania read Lithuanian. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but ą, č, ę, ė, į, š, ų, 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 Lithuania?
Lithuania changes clocks during the year: Vilnius is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July. In January, 10:00 in Vilnius 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 Lithuania?
Lithuanian is the primary language, but English is widely understood, especially in urban areas like Vilnius and Kaunas.
Are there public holidays to consider when sending SMS?
Yes, plan around holidays like Independence Day on February 16th and Statehood Day on July 6th, when businesses may be closed.
Can one campaign include Lithuania 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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