Send SMS to Kiribati online
South Tarawa, Kiribati's capital, is a center for small businesses like fishing cooperatives, handicraft shops, and guesthouses. Schools, churches, and local vendors use texts to stay connected. They send updates about school closures, church events, and fresh fish arrivals. Texts are effective because they work on basic phones and are read quickly, even on remote islands.
Kiribati
+686 · Oceania and Pacific
Price per message
$0.02818
- For $40
- 1,419 SMS
- Alphabet
- GSM-7
- 1,000 messages
- $28.18
- Example number
- +686 72001234
What a bulk SMS campaign to Kiribati costs
Need a different count? The pricing calculator works it out for any number of messages, and the workspace shows the exact total for your own list, including names merged into the text.
| Recipients | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| 500 | $14.09 | $28.18 |
| 1,000 | $28.18 | $56.36 |
| 5,000 | $140.90 | $281.80 |
| 10,000 | $281.80 | $563.60 |
Who sends text messages to customers in Kiribati
Fishing cooperatives
Cooperatives in South Tarawa text members about fishing trips and fresh catch arrivals.
Schools
Schools in Betio notify parents about school closures and exam schedules via text.
Guesthouses
Guesthouses in Bikenibeu text guests to confirm bookings and provide arrival instructions.
Churches
Churches in Abaiang text members about upcoming services and community events.
Phone number format in Kiribati
A mobile number in Kiribati has 8 digits after +686 and no leading 0, so 72001234 becomes +686 72001234 in international format. With Kiribati as the default country you can paste the local form.
Alphabet and message length
Messages in English use the plain GSM-7 alphabet, so a text to Kiribati holds 160 characters in one segment and 153 in each part of a longer one. Curly quotes or an emoji pasted from another app switch it to Unicode (70 characters); the composer shows those characters and replaces quotes with plain ones in one click.
Main languages: English.
Best time to send to Kiribati
Kiribati has more than one time zone, from UTC+12 in Tarawa to UTC+14 in Kiritimati in January. A campaign scheduled for 10:00 in Tarawa reaches other regions earlier or later, so for local reminders split the list by region and schedule each part for its own morning.
Your business
Text Message · Today 09:30
Hi Lee, your order is ready. Collect it today from 2 pm at the front desk.
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Questions about texting Kiribati
How much does it cost to send an SMS to Kiribati?
One message (one segment) to Kiribati costs $0.02818. A campaign to 1,000 people with a short text costs $28.18, and a two-segment text costs twice that. Failed messages are refunded to your credit.
How many messages to Kiribati does a $40 top-up send?
$40 sends 1,419 single-segment messages to Kiribati, and more with the bonus on your first top-up. Credit has no expiry date, so what you do not use stays in your account.
How long can a text to Kiribati be?
Messages in English use the plain GSM-7 alphabet, so a text to Kiribati holds 160 characters in one segment and 153 in each part of a longer one. Curly quotes or an emoji pasted from another app switch it to Unicode (70 characters); the composer shows those characters and replaces quotes with plain ones in one click.
What number format do I use for Kiribati?
A mobile number in Kiribati has 8 digits after +686 and no leading 0, so 72001234 becomes +686 72001234 in international format. With Kiribati as the default country you can paste the local form.
What language should I use for texts in Kiribati?
Kiribati (Gilbertese) is the best choice for local audiences, while English can be used for tourists and expats.
Are there times when texts are less effective?
Texts may be less effective during major community events or festivals, as people are often occupied with celebrations.
Ready to text Kiribati?
Create an account, paste your Kiribati numbers and see the exact total before you send. Top up from $40: that is 1,419 messages to Kiribati.