Bulk SMS · +686

Send bulk SMS to Kiribati

Bulk SMS to Kiribati costs $0.02639 per message segment, with no monthly fee. South Tarawa, Kiribati's capital, sees SMS used in sectors like fishing, tourism, and government services. SMS is effective for alerts, updates, and promotions due to its simplicity and accessibility. Businesses use SMS to reach customers across the islands.

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Kiribati

$0.02639

per SMS segment

+686 555 0100

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Calling code: +686
Per message: $0.02639
$40 sends: 1,515 SMS
Region: Oceania

Cost

How much does bulk SMS to Kiribati cost?

The rate is fixed per segment and the same for every mobile number in Kiribati. Here is what common campaign sizes cost with a one-segment message, and with a longer two-segment message.

Bulk SMS cost to Kiribati by campaign size
Recipients	1 segment	2 segments
100	$2.64	$5.28
1,000	$26.39	$52.78
5,000	$131.95	$263.90
10,000	$263.90	$527.80
50,000	$1319.50	$2639.00

Number format

How do I write Kiribati numbers for a bulk SMS list?

Write numbers for Kiribati in international format: the calling code +686 first, then the national number. If people in Kiribati dial a domestic trunk prefix such as 0 at the start, leave it out after the calling code. A number written this way looks like +686 900 1234. Spaces and dashes are fine; the console removes them when it reads your list.

Language

Which alphabet do recipients in Kiribati read?

Most recipients in Kiribati read English. Plain English text fits the GSM-7 alphabet, so one SMS segment holds 160 characters (153 per part when a message is split). An emoji or a curly quote switches the whole message to UCS-2 at 70 characters per segment.

Timing

When is the best time to send SMS to Kiribati?

Kiribati spans 3 time offsets, from UTC+12 to UTC+14 in January, so one send lands at different local hours across the country; splitting a large list by region and scheduling each part keeps every message in local daytime. Local 9:00 to 20:00 in Tarawa is 21:00 to 08:00 UTC in January. The scheduler uses the time zone of your own browser, so convert the local hour you want before you pick it.

Country: Kiribati
Calling code: +686
Region: Oceania
Rate per segment: $0.02639
1,000 SMS: $26.39
$100 sends: 3,789 SMS
Segment size: 160 GSM-7 or 70 UCS-2 characters
Failed messages: Refunded automatically
Prices checked: 2026-11-07

What businesses send to Kiribati

Notify fishermen about weather updates
Promote tourism packages and deals
Send government service reminders

Top-ups

How many messages does a top-up send to Kiribati?

Top up from $40. The counts below use the Kiribati rate and include the first top-up bonus.

$40
+10% first top-up
$44.00 balance
1,667 SMS to KI
$100
+20% first top-up
$120.00 balance
4,547 SMS to KI
$200
+25% first top-up
$250.00 balance
9,473 SMS to KI
$300
+30% first top-up
$390.00 balance
14,778 SMS to KI
$500
+35% first top-up
$675.00 balance
25,577 SMS to KI
$1,000
+40% first top-up
$1,400.00 balance
53,050 SMS to KI

Questions

Bulk SMS to Kiribati: questions and answers

How much does it cost to send bulk SMS to Kiribati?

Each SMS segment to Kiribati costs $0.02639. A one-segment message to 1,000 recipients costs $26.39 and to 10,000 recipients $263.90. There is no monthly fee or setup cost.

How many SMS can I send to Kiribati with $100?

$100 of balance sends 3,789 one-segment messages to Kiribati, and the minimum top-up of $40 sends 1,515. Messages of two segments use the balance twice as fast.

Which alphabet should SMS to Kiribati use?

Can I schedule an SMS campaign to Kiribati?

Yes. Pick a date and time from 5 minutes to 60 days ahead in the console, or send a schedule time through the API. Times are entered in your own time zone and stored in UTC, and a scheduled campaign can be canceled for a full refund before it starts.

What happens if a message to Kiribati fails?

The failed message is refunded to your balance automatically, and its delivery report shows the reason. You only pay for messages that reach the network.

Oceania

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Send your first campaign to Kiribati

Create an account, top up from $40 and reach mobile numbers across Kiribati at $0.02639 per message.

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