Bulk SMS to US Virgin Islands
Send bulk SMS online to the US Virgin Islands from your browser or the API for $0.00754 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 US Virgin Islands
Who sends bulk SMS to the US Virgin Islands?
The US Virgin Islands, a Caribbean territory with its capital in Charlotte Amalie, thrives on tourism and financial services. These messages often include updates on bookings, special offers, and event reminders. Text messages are effective here because they reach visitors and residents alike, even when internet access is limited.
Hotels
Hotels in St. Thomas send booking confirmations and check-in reminders to guests arriving from the mainland.
Tour operators
Tour companies in St. John notify customers about snorkeling trips and ferry schedules.
Retailers
Shops in Charlotte Amalie alert customers about holiday sales and exclusive discounts.
Event organizers
Festival planners in Cruz Bay inform attendees about concert times and venue changes.
Sending to the US Virgin Islands: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do US Virgin Islands mobile numbers look?
The US Virgin Islands 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 +1 340 642 1234 (area code 340). Write all eleven digits with the leading 1; the console reads the area code to price the number as the US Virgin Islands.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to the US Virgin Islands use?
English is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to the US Virgin Islands 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 US Virgin Islands?
The US Virgin Islands keeps UTC-4 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in St Thomas 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 the US Virgin Islands cost?
Every segment to the US Virgin Islands costs $0.00754. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $0.75 | $1.51 |
| 1,000 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| 5,000 | $37.70 | $75.40 |
| 10,000 | $75.40 | $150.80 |
| 50,000 | $377.00 | $754.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to US Virgin Islands: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to the US Virgin Islands cost?
Each SMS segment to the US Virgin Islands costs $0.00754. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $7.54, 10,000 cost $75.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 5,305 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format US Virgin Islands phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
The US Virgin Islands 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 +1 340 642 1234 (area code 340). Write all eleven digits with the leading 1; the console reads the area code to price the number as the US Virgin Islands.
How many characters fit in one SMS to the US Virgin Islands?
English is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to the US Virgin Islands 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 US Virgin Islands?
The US Virgin Islands keeps UTC-4 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in St Thomas 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.
Should messages be in English?
Yes, English is the primary language used in the US Virgin Islands, making it the best choice for reaching both residents and visitors.
Are there peak seasons for messaging?
Yes, the winter months and summer holidays are peak tourist seasons, ideal for promotions and event updates.
Can one campaign include US Virgin Islands 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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