Bulk SMS to Montserrat
Send bulk SMS online to Montserrat from your browser or the API for $0.02354 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 Montserrat
Who sends bulk SMS to Montserrat?
Montserrat, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, is known for its tourism and small-scale agriculture, with Brades as its de facto capital. Messages typically include travel updates, event announcements, and public service alerts. SMS is a practical choice in Montserrat, where mobile phones are widely used and internet access can be limited.
Hotels
Hotels in Brades send SMS confirmations for villa bookings and check-in details.
Government
Local authorities in Brades send SMS alerts about hurricane preparedness and safety tips.
Agriculture
Farmers in St. Peter’s receive SMS updates on market prices and crop availability.
Sending to Montserrat: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Montserrat mobile numbers look?
Montserrat is part of the North American Numbering Plan, so every number starts with +1, then a three-digit area code and a seven-digit local number, for example +1 664 492 3456 (area code 664). Write all eleven digits with the leading 1; the console reads the area code to price the number as Montserrat.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Montserrat use?
English is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Montserrat 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 Montserrat?
Montserrat keeps UTC-4 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Montserrat is always 14:00 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 Montserrat cost?
Every segment to Montserrat costs $0.02354. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $2.35 | $4.71 |
| 1,000 | $23.54 | $47.08 |
| 5,000 | $117.70 | $235.40 |
| 10,000 | $235.40 | $470.80 |
| 50,000 | $1,177.00 | $2,354.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Montserrat: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Montserrat cost?
Each SMS segment to Montserrat costs $0.02354. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $23.54, 10,000 cost $235.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 1,699 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Montserrat phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
Montserrat is part of the North American Numbering Plan, so every number starts with +1, then a three-digit area code and a seven-digit local number, for example +1 664 492 3456 (area code 664). Write all eleven digits with the leading 1; the console reads the area code to price the number as Montserrat.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Montserrat?
English is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Montserrat 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 Montserrat?
Montserrat keeps UTC-4 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Montserrat is always 14:00 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 should I use for SMS in Montserrat?
Use English, as it is the official language and widely spoken across the island.
Are there public holidays to consider?
Yes, plan around holidays like St. Patrick’s Day and Christmas, when businesses often close and people celebrate.
Can one campaign include Montserrat 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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