Send SMS to Micronesia online
Palikir, the capital of Micronesia, is surrounded by small businesses like handicraft shops, dive centers, and local eateries. A dive center might text clients about trip details, a school updates parents about events, and a shop alerts customers about new stock. Texts are ideal here because they work on all phones, even in remote areas, and are quick to read.
Micronesia
+691 · Oceania and Pacific
Price per message
$0.02038
- For $40
- 1,962 SMS
- Alphabet
- GSM-7
- 1,000 messages
- $20.38
- Example number
- +691 350 1234
What a bulk SMS campaign to Micronesia 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 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| 500 | $10.19 | $20.38 |
| 1,000 | $20.38 | $40.76 |
| 5,000 | $101.90 | $203.80 |
| 10,000 | $203.80 | $407.60 |
Who sends text messages to customers in Micronesia
Handicraft shops
Shops in Palikir notify customers about new arrivals of traditional woven baskets.
Schools
Schools in Chuuk send parents updates about cultural festival schedules and school closures.
Local eateries
Restaurants in Yap text customers when their pre-ordered meals are ready for pickup.
Phone number format in Micronesia
A mobile number in Micronesia has 7 digits after +691 and no leading 0, so 350 1234 becomes +691 350 1234 in international format. With Micronesia 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 Micronesia 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 Micronesia
Micronesia has more than one time zone, from UTC+10 in Chuuk to UTC+11 in Pohnpei in January. A campaign scheduled for 10:00 in Pohnpei 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 Micronesia
How much does it cost to send an SMS to Micronesia?
One message (one segment) to Micronesia costs $0.02038. A campaign to 1,000 people with a short text costs $20.38, and a two-segment text costs twice that. Failed messages are refunded to your credit.
How many messages to Micronesia does a $40 top-up send?
$40 sends 1,962 single-segment messages to Micronesia, 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 Micronesia be?
Messages in English use the plain GSM-7 alphabet, so a text to Micronesia 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 Micronesia?
A mobile number in Micronesia has 7 digits after +691 and no leading 0, so 350 1234 becomes +691 350 1234 in international format. With Micronesia as the default country you can paste the local form.
Should I use English or local languages in my texts?
English is widely understood, but local languages like Chuukese or Pohnpeian can add a personal touch for specific audiences.
Are there busy seasons for sending texts?
Tourism peaks during the dry season, making it a good time to send texts about events and activities.
Ready to text Micronesia?
Create an account, paste your Micronesia numbers and see the exact total before you send. Top up from $40: that is 1,962 messages to Micronesia.