Bulk SMS to Mexico
Send bulk SMS online to Mexico from your browser or the API for $0.01384 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 Mexico
Who sends bulk SMS to Mexico?
Mexico is a large country in North America, with Mexico City as its capital and a diverse economy including manufacturing and tourism. Businesses such as retailers, banks, and travel agencies frequently send bulk SMS to their customers. These messages often include payment reminders, promotional offers, and travel updates. SMS is a practical choice in Mexico because it reaches people on any phone and is read quickly, even in areas with limited internet access.
Retailers
Retailers in Guadalajara send SMS to customers about flash sales and exclusive discounts on popular items.
Banks
Banks in Monterrey notify customers about payment due dates and account balances via SMS.
Travel agencies
Travel agencies in Cancún use SMS to share flight updates and hotel booking confirmations with clients.
Health clinics
Clinics in Puebla send SMS reminders to patients about appointment times and vaccination schedules.
Sending to Mexico: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Mexico mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Mexico has 10 digits after the calling code +52 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 222 123 4567, so the international form is simply +52 222 123 4567. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Mexico use?
Most people in Mexico read Spanish. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but á, í, ó and ú 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 Mexico?
Mexico covers more than one time zone, from UTC-8 around Tijuana to UTC-5 around Cancun in January. In Mexico City, 10:00 local time is 16:00 UTC in January. When the text mentions a time, split the list by region and schedule each part for its own morning; the scheduler works in your browser's time zone and shows the conversion.
Costs
What does a bulk SMS campaign to Mexico cost?
Every segment to Mexico costs $0.01384. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.38 | $2.77 |
| 1,000 | $13.84 | $27.68 |
| 5,000 | $69.20 | $138.40 |
| 10,000 | $138.40 | $276.80 |
| 50,000 | $692.00 | $1,384.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Mexico: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Mexico cost?
Each SMS segment to Mexico costs $0.01384. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $13.84, 10,000 cost $138.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 2,890 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Mexico phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Mexico has 10 digits after the calling code +52 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 222 123 4567, so the international form is simply +52 222 123 4567. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Mexico?
Most people in Mexico read Spanish. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but á, í, ó and ú 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 Mexico?
Mexico covers more than one time zone, from UTC-8 around Tijuana to UTC-5 around Cancun in January. In Mexico City, 10:00 local time is 16:00 UTC in January. When the text mentions a time, split the list by region and schedule each part for its own morning; the scheduler works in your browser's time zone and shows the conversion.
What languages are commonly used in SMS in Mexico?
Spanish is the primary language for SMS in Mexico, as it is spoken by the majority of residents. English is also used for messages targeting tourists.
Are there public holidays to consider when sending SMS in Mexico?
Yes, holidays like Independence Day and Day of the Dead are important to note. Many businesses close or operate with reduced hours on these days.
Can one campaign include Mexico 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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