Bulk SMS to United States
Send bulk SMS online to the United States from your browser or the API for $0.00534 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 United States
Who sends bulk SMS to the United States?
The United States, located in North America, has Washington, D.C. as its capital and New York City as its largest city, known for its diverse economy and technology sector. Retailers, healthcare providers, and financial institutions frequently use bulk SMS to communicate with customers. Messages often include appointment reminders, promotional offers, and account updates. SMS is effective in the US because it reaches all mobile users instantly, regardless of their device or internet connection.
Retailers
Retailers in New York City send SMS alerts about flash sales and new product launches to their customer lists.
Healthcare providers
Hospitals in Los Angeles use SMS to remind patients about appointments and vaccination schedules.
Financial institutions
Banks message customers in Chicago about account updates, loan approvals, and fraud alerts.
Logistics companies
Logistics firms send delivery notifications and tracking updates to customers across the US.
Sending to the United States: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do United States mobile numbers look?
The United States 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 +1 201 555 0123 (area code 201). Write all eleven digits with the leading 1; the console reads the area code to price the number as the United States.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to the United States use?
English is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to the United States 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 the United States?
The United States covers more than one time zone, from UTC-10 around Adak to UTC-5 around New York in January. In New York, 10:00 local time is 15:00 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 the United States cost?
Every segment to the United States costs $0.00534. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $0.53 | $1.07 |
| 1,000 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| 5,000 | $26.70 | $53.40 |
| 10,000 | $53.40 | $106.80 |
| 50,000 | $267.00 | $534.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to United States: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to the United States cost?
Each SMS segment to the United States costs $0.00534. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $5.34, 10,000 cost $53.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 7,490 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format United States phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
The United States 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 +1 201 555 0123 (area code 201). Write all eleven digits with the leading 1; the console reads the area code to price the number as the United States.
How many characters fit in one SMS to the United States?
English is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to the United States 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 the United States?
The United States covers more than one time zone, from UTC-10 around Adak to UTC-5 around New York in January. In New York, 10:00 local time is 15:00 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 SMS be in English or other languages?
English is the most common language for SMS, but businesses targeting specific communities may also use Spanish or other languages.
Are there public holidays to consider?
Yes, major holidays like Thanksgiving and Black Friday are busy times for SMS campaigns, as businesses promote special offers.
Can one campaign include United States 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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