Bulk SMS · +239

Send bulk SMS to Sao Tome and Principe

Bulk SMS to Sao Tome and Principe costs $0.07349 per message segment, with no monthly fee. Sao Tome, the capital of Sao Tome and Principe, sees SMS use in sectors like tourism, fishing, and retail. SMS is a practical way to reach customers in this island nation. Businesses use SMS for promotions, alerts, and customer engagement.

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Sao Tome and Principe

$0.07349

per SMS segment

+239 555 0100

Text Message · Today 10:30

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

Calling code: +239
Per message: $0.07349
$40 sends: 544 SMS
Region: Africa

Cost

How much does bulk SMS to Sao Tome and Principe cost?

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

Bulk SMS cost to Sao Tome and Principe by campaign size
Recipients	1 segment	2 segments
100	$7.35	$14.70
1,000	$73.49	$146.98
5,000	$367.45	$734.90
10,000	$734.90	$1469.80
50,000	$3674.50	$7349.00

Number format

How do I write Sao Tome and Principe numbers for a bulk SMS list?

Write numbers for Sao Tome and Principe in international format: the calling code +239 first, then the national number. If people in Sao Tome and Principe 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 +239 912 3456. Spaces and dashes are fine; the console removes them when it reads your list.

Language

Which alphabet do recipients in Sao Tome and Principe read?

Most recipients in Sao Tome and Principe read Portuguese. Text without special letters fits GSM-7 at 160 characters per segment, but á, â, ã, ç, ê, í, ó, ô, õ and ú 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 Sao Tome and Principe?

Sao Tome and Principe keeps one time offset, UTC+0, all year. Local 9:00 to 20:00 in Sao Tome is 09:00 to 20:00 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: Sao Tome and Principe
Calling code: +239
Region: Africa
Rate per segment: $0.07349
1,000 SMS: $73.49
$100 sends: 1,360 SMS
Segment size: 160 GSM-7 or 70 UCS-2 characters
Failed messages: Refunded automatically
Prices checked: 2026-11-07

What businesses send to Sao Tome and Principe

Tourism promotions for hotels and attractions
Fishing industry updates and alerts
Retail discounts and special offers

Top-ups

How many messages does a top-up send to Sao Tome and Principe?

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

$40
+10% first top-up
$44.00 balance
598 SMS to ST
$100
+20% first top-up
$120.00 balance
1,632 SMS to ST
$200
+25% first top-up
$250.00 balance
3,401 SMS to ST
$300
+30% first top-up
$390.00 balance
5,306 SMS to ST
$500
+35% first top-up
$675.00 balance
9,184 SMS to ST
$1,000
+40% first top-up
$1,400.00 balance
19,050 SMS to ST

Questions

Bulk SMS to Sao Tome and Principe: questions and answers

How much does it cost to send bulk SMS to Sao Tome and Principe?

Each SMS segment to Sao Tome and Principe costs $0.07349. A one-segment message to 1,000 recipients costs $73.49 and to 10,000 recipients $734.90. There is no monthly fee or setup cost.

How many SMS can I send to Sao Tome and Principe with $100?

$100 of balance sends 1,360 one-segment messages to Sao Tome and Principe, and the minimum top-up of $40 sends 544. Messages of two segments use the balance twice as fast.

Which alphabet should SMS to Sao Tome and Principe use?

Can I schedule an SMS campaign to Sao Tome and Principe?

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 Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe

Create an account, top up from $40 and reach mobile numbers across Sao Tome and Principe at $0.07349 per message.

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