Bulk SMS · +242

Send bulk SMS to the Republic of the Congo

Bulk SMS to the Republic of the Congo costs $0.01319 per message segment, with no monthly fee. The Republic of Congo, with Brazzaville as its largest city, uses SMS in sectors like oil, healthcare, and retail. SMS is widely used for appointment reminders, payment confirmations, and promotional offers due to its accessibility. The country's growing mobile usage makes SMS an effective communication tool.

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Republic of the Congo

$0.01319

per SMS segment

+242 555 0100

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Hello, your order is ready for collection today until 19:00. Thank you for shopping with us.

Calling code: +242
Per message: $0.01319
$40 sends: 3,032 SMS
Region: Africa

Cost

How much does bulk SMS to the Republic of the Congo cost?

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

Bulk SMS cost to Republic of the Congo by campaign size
Recipients	1 segment	2 segments
100	$1.32	$2.64
1,000	$13.19	$26.38
5,000	$65.95	$131.90
10,000	$131.90	$263.80
50,000	$659.50	$1319.00

Number format

How do I write Republic of the Congo numbers for a bulk SMS list?

Write numbers for the Republic of the Congo in international format: the calling code +242 first, then the national number. If people in Republic of the Congo 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 +242 06 123 4567. Spaces and dashes are fine; the console removes them when it reads your list.

Language

Which alphabet do recipients in the Republic of the Congo read?

Most recipients in Republic of the Congo read French. Text without special letters fits GSM-7 at 160 characters per segment, but â, ê, î, ô, û, ç, ë and ï are outside that alphabet and switch the whole message to UCS-2 at 70 characters per segment. Writing those letters without accents, or keeping the text short, keeps a campaign at one segment.

Timing

When is the best time to send SMS to the Republic of the Congo?

The Republic of the Congo keeps one time offset, UTC+1, all year. Local 9:00 to 20:00 in Brazzaville is 08:00 to 19:00 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: Republic of the Congo
Calling code: +242
Region: Africa
Rate per segment: $0.01319
1,000 SMS: $13.19
$100 sends: 7,581 SMS
Segment size: 160 GSM-7 or 70 UCS-2 characters
Failed messages: Refunded automatically
Prices checked: 2026-11-07

What businesses send to the Republic of the Congo

Confirming healthcare appointments
Sending oil industry updates
Promoting retail sales and discounts

Top-ups

How many messages does a top-up send to the Republic of the Congo?

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

$40
+10% first top-up
$44.00 balance
3,335 SMS to CG
$100
+20% first top-up
$120.00 balance
9,097 SMS to CG
$200
+25% first top-up
$250.00 balance
18,953 SMS to CG
$300
+30% first top-up
$390.00 balance
29,567 SMS to CG
$500
+35% first top-up
$675.00 balance
51,175 SMS to CG
$1,000
+40% first top-up
$1,400.00 balance
106,141 SMS to CG

Questions

Bulk SMS to the Republic of the Congo: questions and answers

How much does it cost to send bulk SMS to the Republic of the Congo?

Each SMS segment to the Republic of the Congo costs $0.01319. A one-segment message to 1,000 recipients costs $13.19 and to 10,000 recipients $131.90. There is no monthly fee or setup cost.

How many SMS can I send to the Republic of the Congo with $100?

$100 of balance sends 7,581 one-segment messages to the Republic of the Congo, and the minimum top-up of $40 sends 3,032. Messages of two segments use the balance twice as fast.

Which alphabet should SMS to the Republic of the Congo use?

Can I send SMS in local languages in the Republic of Congo?

French is preferred for business SMS. Local languages like Lingala and Kituba may be used but are less common in formal communication.

Can I schedule an SMS campaign to the Republic of the Congo?

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 the Republic of the Congo 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.

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Send your first campaign to the Republic of the Congo

Create an account, top up from $40 and reach mobile numbers across the Republic of the Congo at $0.01319 per message.

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