Bulk SMS to Uruguay
Send bulk SMS online to Uruguay from your browser or the API for $0.01024 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 Uruguay
Who sends bulk SMS to Uruguay?
Uruguay, located in South America with Montevideo as its capital, is known for its stable economy and strong agricultural exports. These messages often include payment reminders, promotional offers, and travel updates. Text messaging is effective in Uruguay as it reaches people quickly, works on any mobile phone, and does not require internet access.
Banks
Banks in Montevideo send SMS alerts for account balances and payment due dates to keep customers informed.
Retailers
Retail stores in Punta del Este use SMS to announce seasonal sales and special discounts.
Tourism operators
Tour companies in Colonia del Sacramento send SMS with tour schedules and booking confirmations.
Agricultural cooperatives
Cooperatives in the countryside use SMS to notify farmers about market prices and delivery schedules.
Sending to Uruguay: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Uruguay mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Uruguay has 8 digits after the calling code +598. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 094 231 234, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +598 94 231 234. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Uruguay use?
Most people in Uruguay 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 Uruguay?
Uruguay keeps UTC-3 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Montevideo 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 Uruguay cost?
Every segment to Uruguay costs $0.01024. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.02 | $2.05 |
| 1,000 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| 5,000 | $51.20 | $102.40 |
| 10,000 | $102.40 | $204.80 |
| 50,000 | $512.00 | $1,024.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Uruguay: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Uruguay cost?
Each SMS segment to Uruguay costs $0.01024. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $10.24, 10,000 cost $102.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 3,906 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Uruguay phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Uruguay has 8 digits after the calling code +598. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 094 231 234, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +598 94 231 234. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Uruguay?
Most people in Uruguay 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 Uruguay?
Uruguay keeps UTC-3 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Montevideo 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 SMS in Uruguay?
Spanish is the primary language for SMS in Uruguay. Most recipients prefer messages in Spanish for clarity and ease of understanding.
Are there public holidays to consider when sending SMS?
Yes, holidays like Carnival and Independence Day are widely celebrated.
Can one campaign include Uruguay 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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