Bulk SMS to Maldives
Send bulk SMS online to the Maldives from your browser or the API for $0.00994 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 Maldives
Who sends bulk SMS to the Maldives?
The Maldives is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, famous for its capital Malé and its luxury resorts and fishing industry. Businesses such as resorts, dive centers, and travel agencies frequently send bulk SMS to their customers. These messages often include booking confirmations, activity schedules, and weather updates. SMS is ideal for the Maldives because it reaches people on any phone, even in remote islands with limited internet connectivity.
Resorts
Resorts in Malé send SMS to confirm bookings and provide details about transfer arrangements for guests.
Dive centers
Dive centers in Ari Atoll notify customers about dive trip timings and equipment requirements via SMS.
Travel agencies
Travel agencies in Malé use SMS to share flight updates and travel itineraries with clients.
Fishing companies
Fishing companies in Addu Atoll send SMS alerts about weather conditions and trip schedules to fishermen.
Sending to the Maldives: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Maldives mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in the Maldives has 7 digits after the calling code +960 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 771-2345, so the international form is simply +960 771 2345. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to the Maldives use?
Most people in the Maldives read Dhivehi and English, and text in Thaana 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 Thaana 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 the Maldives?
The Maldives keeps UTC+5 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Maldives is always 05:00 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 the Maldives cost?
Every segment to the Maldives costs $0.00994. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $0.99 | $1.99 |
| 1,000 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| 5,000 | $49.70 | $99.40 |
| 10,000 | $99.40 | $198.80 |
| 50,000 | $497.00 | $994.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Maldives: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to the Maldives cost?
Each SMS segment to the Maldives costs $0.00994. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $9.94, 10,000 cost $99.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 4,024 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Maldives phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in the Maldives has 7 digits after the calling code +960 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 771-2345, so the international form is simply +960 771 2345. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to the Maldives?
Most people in the Maldives read Dhivehi and English, and text in Thaana 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 Thaana 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 the Maldives?
The Maldives keeps UTC+5 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Maldives is always 05:00 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 commonly used in SMS in the Maldives?
English is the primary language for SMS in the Maldives, as it is widely understood by tourists and locals. Dhivehi is also used for messages targeting local residents.
Are there public holidays to consider when sending SMS in the Maldives?
Yes, holidays like Independence Day and Republic Day are important to note. Many businesses operate with reduced hours or close on these days.
Can one campaign include Maldives 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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