Bulk SMS to Puerto Rico
Send bulk SMS online to Puerto Rico from your browser or the API for $0.00904 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 Puerto Rico
Who sends bulk SMS to Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory in the Caribbean, has a diverse economy with tourism, manufacturing, and services as key sectors. Businesses like retailers, banks, and healthcare providers frequently use bulk SMS to reach customers. Messages often include appointment reminders, promotional offers, and emergency alerts. SMS is effective in Puerto Rico because it is widely used, works on all phones, and is read quickly.
Retailers
Retailers in San Juan send SMS alerts about weekend sales and exclusive discounts.
Banks
Banks notify customers in Ponce about account updates and fraud prevention tips.
Healthcare
Clinics in Mayagüez send SMS reminders about vaccination appointments and health check-ups.
Tourism
Hotels in Rincon send SMS confirmations for room bookings and check-in details.
Sending to Puerto Rico: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Puerto Rico mobile numbers look?
Puerto Rico 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 +1 787 234 5678 (area code 787). Write all eleven digits with the leading 1; the console reads the area code to price the number as Puerto Rico.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Puerto Rico use?
Most people in Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico keeps UTC-4 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico cost?
Every segment to Puerto Rico costs $0.00904. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $0.90 | $1.81 |
| 1,000 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| 5,000 | $45.20 | $90.40 |
| 10,000 | $90.40 | $180.80 |
| 50,000 | $452.00 | $904.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Puerto Rico: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Puerto Rico cost?
Each SMS segment to Puerto Rico costs $0.00904. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $9.04, 10,000 cost $90.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 4,424 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Puerto Rico phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
Puerto Rico 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 +1 787 234 5678 (area code 787). Write all eleven digits with the leading 1; the console reads the area code to price the number as Puerto Rico.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Puerto Rico?
Most people in Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico keeps UTC-4 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico?
Spanish is the primary language, but English is also widely understood, especially in tourist areas.
Are there public holidays to avoid for SMS campaigns?
Yes, holidays like Three Kings Day and Puerto Rico Day are best avoided for SMS campaigns.
Can one campaign include Puerto Rico 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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Puerto Rico is one of 227 destinations on one balance. Top up from $40 and send your first campaign today.
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