Bulk SMS to Paraguay
Send bulk SMS online to Paraguay from your browser or the API for $0.00444 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 Paraguay
Who sends bulk SMS to Paraguay?
Paraguay is a landlocked country in South America, with Asunción as its capital and a strong agricultural sector producing soybeans and beef. Businesses like agricultural cooperatives, retailers, and banks frequently send bulk SMS to their customers. These messages often include payment reminders, promotional offers, and updates on services. Text messages are effective because they reach people directly on their phones, are quick to read, and do not require internet access.
Agricultural cooperatives
Cooperatives in the Chaco region send SMS to farmers about crop prices and delivery schedules.
Retailers
Stores in Asunción use SMS to announce discounts and special offers on household goods.
Banks
Banks send SMS reminders to customers in Encarnación about loan payments and account updates.
Transport services
Bus companies in Ciudad del Este notify passengers about route changes and ticket promotions.
Sending to Paraguay: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Paraguay mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Paraguay has 9 digits after the calling code +595. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 0961 456789, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +595 961 456789. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Paraguay use?
Most people in Paraguay 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 Paraguay?
Paraguay keeps UTC-3 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Asuncion is always 13:00 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 Paraguay cost?
Every segment to Paraguay costs $0.00444. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $0.44 | $0.89 |
| 1,000 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| 5,000 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| 10,000 | $44.40 | $88.80 |
| 50,000 | $222.00 | $444.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Paraguay: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Paraguay cost?
Each SMS segment to Paraguay costs $0.00444. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $4.44, 10,000 cost $44.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 9,009 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Paraguay phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Paraguay has 9 digits after the calling code +595. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 0961 456789, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +595 961 456789. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Paraguay?
Most people in Paraguay 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 Paraguay?
Paraguay keeps UTC-3 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Asuncion is always 13:00 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 bulk SMS in Paraguay?
Spanish is the primary language for SMS in Paraguay. Guarani is also widely spoken, so bilingual messages can be effective in rural areas.
Are there public holidays to consider when sending SMS?
Yes, holidays like Independence Day on May 14 and 15 and National Day on August 15th are widely observed. Plan campaigns around these dates.
Can one campaign include Paraguay 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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