SMS Capabilities

Requirements

To send SMS messages, you need:

• An SMS-capable phone number
• Sufficient credits in your account
• Proper automation flow setup

SMS Segments

SMS messages are split into segments:

• Each segment is 160 characters for standard ASCII text
• Or 70 characters for Unicode (special characters, emojis)
• Longer messages are automatically split into multiple segments
• You are charged per segment sent

For example:

• "Hello! How are you?" (16 chars) = 1 segment
• A message with 200 ASCII chars = 2 segments
• A message with emojis and 100 chars = 2 segments

Costs

SMS pricing varies by:

• Destination country
• Number of segments
• Type of content (standard/unicode)

Monitoring & History

Track your SMS activity in the dashboard:

• Delivery status
• Timestamp
• Number of segments
• Cost per message
• Recipient details
• Content preview

Best Practices

1. Message Length

   • Keep messages concise
   • Monitor segment count
   • Use standard characters when possible

2. Compliance

   • Include opt-out instructions
   • Follow local regulations
   • Respect quiet hours

3. Testing

   • Verify number capabilities
   • Test delivery to different carriers
   • Monitor delivery rates

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Want to start sending SMS? Check out our automation platform documentation to learn how to set up SMS workflows.