Bulk SMS · +263

Send bulk SMS to Zimbabwe

Bulk SMS to Zimbabwe costs $0.01729 per message segment, with no monthly fee. Zimbabwe's largest cities, Harare and Bulawayo, rely on SMS for agriculture, retail, and tourism. SMS is a dependable way to reach recipients in areas with limited internet access.

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Zimbabwe

$0.01729

per SMS segment

+263 555 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: +263
Per message: $0.01729
$40 sends: 2,313 SMS
Region: Africa

Cost

How much does bulk SMS to Zimbabwe cost?

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

Bulk SMS cost to Zimbabwe by campaign size
Recipients	1 segment	2 segments
100	$1.73	$3.46
1,000	$17.29	$34.58
5,000	$86.45	$172.90
10,000	$172.90	$345.80
50,000	$864.50	$1729.00

Number format

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

Write numbers for Zimbabwe in international format: the calling code +263 first, then the national number. If people in Zimbabwe 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 +263 77 123 4567. Spaces and dashes are fine; the console removes them when it reads your list.

Language

Which alphabet do recipients in Zimbabwe read?

Most recipients in Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe keeps one time offset, UTC+2, all year. Local 9:00 to 20:00 in Harare is 07:00 to 18:00 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: Zimbabwe
Calling code: +263
Region: Africa
Rate per segment: $0.01729
1,000 SMS: $17.29
$100 sends: 5,783 SMS
Segment size: 160 GSM-7 or 70 UCS-2 characters
Failed messages: Refunded automatically
Prices checked: 2026-11-07

What businesses send to Zimbabwe

Sending agricultural market updates
Promoting retail discounts to customers
Alerting tourists about local events

Top-ups

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

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

$40
+10% first top-up
$44.00 balance
2,544 SMS to ZW
$100
+20% first top-up
$120.00 balance
6,940 SMS to ZW
$200
+25% first top-up
$250.00 balance
14,459 SMS to ZW
$300
+30% first top-up
$390.00 balance
22,556 SMS to ZW
$500
+35% first top-up
$675.00 balance
39,039 SMS to ZW
$1,000
+40% first top-up
$1,400.00 balance
80,971 SMS to ZW

Questions

Bulk SMS to Zimbabwe: questions and answers

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

Each SMS segment to Zimbabwe costs $0.01729. A one-segment message to 1,000 recipients costs $17.29 and to 10,000 recipients $172.90. There is no monthly fee or setup cost.

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

$100 of balance sends 5,783 one-segment messages to Zimbabwe, and the minimum top-up of $40 sends 2,313. Messages of two segments use the balance twice as fast.

Which alphabet should SMS to Zimbabwe use?

Can I send SMS in local languages to Zimbabwe?

Yes, but English is preferred for business communications, while local languages may be used for targeted campaigns.

Can I schedule an SMS campaign to Zimbabwe?

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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe

Create an account, top up from $40 and reach mobile numbers across Zimbabwe at $0.01729 per message.

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