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How to Send Bulk SMS to Multiple Countries at Once

Learn how to efficiently send bulk SMS campaigns to international audiences using SMSPM's multi-country routing and carrier-specific pricing.

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SMSPM Team

15 January 2025

Sending SMS to a global audience doesn’t have to be complicated. With SMSPM, you can reach contacts in 190+ countries through a single platform — with transparent, carrier-specific pricing so you always know what you’re paying.

Why Bulk SMS Works

SMS has an open rate above 90%, far outperforming email. Whether you’re running a marketing campaign, sending OTPs, or delivering transactional alerts, SMS reaches your audience immediately — no app required.

Setting Up a Multi-Country Campaign

  1. Upload your contact list — CSV import supports phone numbers in any format. SMSPM normalizes them automatically.
  2. Choose your sender ID — Use a branded alphanumeric sender where carriers allow it, or a numeric shortcode for markets that require it.
  3. Check per-country pricing — Navigate to the Pricing page and filter by destination country. Prices are locked at send time.
  4. Compose your message — Our SMS composer shows character count, segment count, and total cost in real time.
  5. Send or schedule — Launch immediately or schedule for optimal local delivery times.

Carrier-Specific Routing

Different carriers in the same country can have different delivery rates and costs. SMSPM routes each message through the optimal path and falls back automatically if a carrier is unavailable.

Tips for High Deliverability

  • Always use opt-in lists — purchased lists harm deliverability
  • Personalize with merge tags {first_name} to improve engagement
  • Keep messages under 160 characters (1 SMS segment) when possible
  • Test with a small batch before sending to your full list

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