Bulk SMS to Mauritius
Send bulk SMS online to Mauritius from your browser or the API for $0.01474 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 Mauritius
Who sends bulk SMS to Mauritius?
Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, with Port Louis as its capital and an economy driven by tourism, financial services and textiles. Business texts there typically include travel updates, promotional offers, and appointment reminders. SMS is a reliable way to reach people in Mauritius, as it works on all phones and does not require internet access.
Resorts
Resorts in Flic-en-Flac send SMS to confirm reservations and share details about check-in procedures.
Retail stores
Retailers in Port Louis use SMS to inform customers about new arrivals and special discounts.
Health clinics
Clinics in Curepipe send SMS reminders to patients about upcoming appointments and vaccination schedules.
Sending to Mauritius: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Mauritius mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Mauritius has 8 digits after the calling code +230 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 5251 2345, so the international form is simply +230 5251 2345. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Mauritius use?
Most people in Mauritius read French. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but â, ê, î, ô, û, ç, ë and ï 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 Mauritius?
Mauritius keeps UTC+4 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Mauritius is always 06:00 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 Mauritius cost?
Every segment to Mauritius costs $0.01474. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.47 | $2.95 |
| 1,000 | $14.74 | $29.48 |
| 5,000 | $73.70 | $147.40 |
| 10,000 | $147.40 | $294.80 |
| 50,000 | $737.00 | $1,474.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Mauritius: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Mauritius cost?
Each SMS segment to Mauritius costs $0.01474. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $14.74, 10,000 cost $147.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 2,713 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Mauritius phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Mauritius has 8 digits after the calling code +230 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 5251 2345, so the international form is simply +230 5251 2345. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Mauritius?
Most people in Mauritius read French. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but â, ê, î, ô, û, ç, ë and ï 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 Mauritius?
Mauritius keeps UTC+4 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Mauritius is always 06:00 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 Mauritius?
English and French are widely used for SMS in Mauritius, as they are understood by most residents and visitors. Creole is also used for messages targeting local audiences.
Are there seasonal peaks for SMS campaigns in Mauritius?
Yes, the tourism season from May to October is a peak period for SMS campaigns. Many businesses increase their messaging during this time to attract visitors.
Can one campaign include Mauritius 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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