Bulk SMS to Togo
Send bulk SMS online to Togo from your browser or the API for $0.00654 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 Togo
Who sends bulk SMS to Togo?
Togo is a West African country with Lomé as its capital, known for its port and phosphate mining. Banks, mobile money services, and retailers frequently send bulk SMS to their customers. Messages often include transaction alerts, promotional offers, and delivery updates. SMS is effective because it reaches people instantly, even in areas with limited internet access.
Banks
Banks in Lomé send SMS alerts for account transactions and loan payment reminders.
Mobile money services
Services in Sokodé notify users about mobile payment confirmations and balance updates.
Retailers
Stores in Kara send SMS promotions about discounts and new product arrivals.
Logistics companies
Delivery services in Atakpamé send SMS updates about package tracking and delivery times.
Sending to Togo: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Togo mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Togo has 8 digits after the calling code +228 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 90 11 23 45, so the international form is simply +228 90 11 23 45. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Togo use?
Most people in Togo read French. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but â, ê, î, ô, û, ç, ë and ï 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 Togo?
Togo keeps UTC+0 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Lome is always 10:00 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 Togo cost?
Every segment to Togo costs $0.00654. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $0.65 | $1.31 |
| 1,000 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| 5,000 | $32.70 | $65.40 |
| 10,000 | $65.40 | $130.80 |
| 50,000 | $327.00 | $654.00 |
Questions
Bulk SMS to Togo: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Togo cost?
Each SMS segment to Togo costs $0.00654. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $6.54, 10,000 cost $65.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 6,116 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Togo phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Togo has 8 digits after the calling code +228 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 90 11 23 45, so the international form is simply +228 90 11 23 45. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Togo?
Most people in Togo read French. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but â, ê, î, ô, û, ç, ë and ï 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 Togo?
Togo keeps UTC+0 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Lome is always 10:00 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 Togo?
French is the official language and widely understood, while Ewe and Kabye are also spoken locally.
Are there public holidays to consider?
Yes, holidays like Independence Day and National Reconciliation Day are widely observed, so plan campaigns accordingly.
Can one campaign include Togo 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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