Bulk SMS to Micronesia
Send bulk SMS online to Micronesia from your browser or the API for $0.01964 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 Micronesia
Who sends bulk SMS to Micronesia?
Micronesia, a group of islands in the western Pacific, has Palikir as its capital and relies on fishing, tourism, and agriculture. These messages typically include tour updates, fishing permits, and community announcements. Text messaging is reliable because it works on all phones, even on remote islands with limited internet access.
Tour operators
Companies in Pohnpei send SMS updates about diving tours and weather conditions.
Fishing companies
Fishing firms in Chuuk notify crews about permit renewals and catch quotas.
Government agencies
Local authorities send SMS alerts about typhoon warnings and community events.
Retailers
Stores in Yap promote special offers and new stock arrivals via SMS.
Sending to Micronesia: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Micronesia mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Micronesia has 7 digits after the calling code +691 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 350 1234, so the international form is simply +691 350 1234. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Micronesia use?
English is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Micronesia carries 160 characters in one SMS and 153 in each part of a longer text. An emoji, or curly quotes pasted from a word processor, turn the whole message into Unicode with 70 characters per SMS, and the composer shows which character caused it.
Time zone
What time do messages arrive in Micronesia?
Micronesia covers more than one time zone, from UTC+10 around Chuuk to UTC+11 around Pohnpei in January. In Pohnpei, 10:00 local time is 23:00 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 Micronesia cost?
Every segment to Micronesia costs $0.01964. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
| 1,000 | $19.64 | $39.28 |
| 5,000 | $98.20 | $196.40 |
| 10,000 | $196.40 | $392.80 |
| 50,000 | $982.00 | $1,964.00 |
Questions
Bulk SMS to Micronesia: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Micronesia cost?
Each SMS segment to Micronesia costs $0.01964. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $19.64, 10,000 cost $196.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 2,036 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Micronesia phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Micronesia has 7 digits after the calling code +691 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 350 1234, so the international form is simply +691 350 1234. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Micronesia?
English is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Micronesia carries 160 characters in one SMS and 153 in each part of a longer text. An emoji, or curly quotes pasted from a word processor, turn the whole message into Unicode with 70 characters per SMS, and the composer shows which character caused it.
When should I schedule bulk SMS to Micronesia?
Micronesia covers more than one time zone, from UTC+10 around Chuuk to UTC+11 around Pohnpei in January. In Pohnpei, 10:00 local time is 23:00 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.
Should I send SMS in English?
Yes, English is widely understood and used for business and government communications.
Are there public holidays to consider?
Avoid SMS campaigns during major holidays like Constitution Day in May, when people may be less responsive.
Can one campaign include Micronesia 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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Micronesia is one of 227 destinations on one balance. Top up from $40 and send your first campaign today.
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