Send SMS to Vanuatu online
Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, is a lively center for small businesses like handicraft shops, dive centers, and local markets. Schools, tour companies, and community groups often send text messages to keep people informed. They might text when a village meeting is scheduled, a tour is about to start, or a school event is canceled. Texts work well here because they are simple, reliable, and reach everyone, even in remote areas.
Vanuatu
+678 · Oceania and Pacific
Price per message
$0.02188
- For $40
- 1,828 SMS
- Alphabet
- GSM-7
- 1,000 messages
- $21.88
- Example number
- +678 591 2345
What a bulk SMS campaign to Vanuatu 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 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| 500 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| 1,000 | $21.88 | $43.76 |
| 5,000 | $109.40 | $218.80 |
| 10,000 | $218.80 | $437.60 |
Who sends text messages to customers in Vanuatu
Tour companies
They text visitors in Port Vila about departure times for island-hopping tours.
Schools
They alert parents in Luganville about school closures or special events.
Markets
They notify vendors in Efate about market days or special promotions.
Community groups
They inform members in Tanna about upcoming village meetings or festivals.
Phone number format in Vanuatu
A mobile number in Vanuatu has 7 digits after +678 and no leading 0, so 591 2345 becomes +678 591 2345 in international format. With Vanuatu as the default country you can paste the local form.
Alphabet and message length
Messages in English and Pacific languages use the plain GSM-7 alphabet, so a text to Vanuatu 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 and Pacific languages.
Best time to send to Vanuatu
Vanuatu stays on UTC+11 all year, so 10:00 in Efate is always 23:00 UTC. The scheduler takes your own time zone and shows the same moment in UTC, which makes a 10:00 local send easy to set from anywhere.
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 Vanuatu
How much does it cost to send an SMS to Vanuatu?
One message (one segment) to Vanuatu costs $0.02188. A campaign to 1,000 people with a short text costs $21.88, and a two-segment text costs twice that. Failed messages are refunded to your credit.
How many messages to Vanuatu does a $40 top-up send?
$40 sends 1,828 single-segment messages to Vanuatu, 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 Vanuatu be?
Messages in English and Pacific languages use the plain GSM-7 alphabet, so a text to Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?
A mobile number in Vanuatu has 7 digits after +678 and no leading 0, so 591 2345 becomes +678 591 2345 in international format. With Vanuatu as the default country you can paste the local form.
Should I use Bislama or English in my texts?
Bislama is widely spoken, but English is also understood, especially in urban areas like Port Vila.
When is the best time to send texts?
Morning or early afternoon is ideal, as many people are busy with daily activities later in the day.
Ready to text Vanuatu?
Create an account, paste your Vanuatu numbers and see the exact total before you send. Top up from $40: that is 1,828 messages to Vanuatu.