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Everything we explain to new clients, written down: what bulk SMS costs, the rules, ready-made templates and free tools.
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Short, practical and up to date for 2026.
How much does bulk SMS cost in South Africa?
Typical prices per SMS, what VAT, long messages and Unicode do to the bill, and how to compare quotes.
Read morePOPIA and bulk SMS: the 2026 rules
When you need consent, what every marketing SMS must include, sending hours and the new NCC opt-out registry.
Read moreSMS character counter
Check how many characters and credits your message uses, and find the characters that switch it to Unicode.
Read moreBulk SMS templates
Ready-to-send messages for reminders, payments, specials, deliveries, schools and churches.
Read moreBulk SMS vs WhatsApp
Reach, cost, rules and setup compared, and when to use each one for your business.
Read moreBulk SMS prices
Every pack and price, with worked examples of what a send costs.
Read moreBy industry
Bulk SMS for your kind of organisation
Example messages, costs and rules for six types of sender.
Bulk SMS for schools
Hillview Primary: School closes at 12:00 on Friday for the staff meeting. Aftercare runs as normal.
Fee reminders, closures and sports updates to every parent.
See how it worksSMS reminders for medical practices
Smile Dental: Your check-up is tomorrow at 10:00. Reply YES to confirm or call us to move it.
Appointment reminders that patients confirm by reply.
See how it worksBulk SMS for churches and NGOs
Grace Community Church: This Sunday's service starts at 09:30. Bring a friend!
Service times, events and urgent notices for members.
See how it worksBulk SMS for shops and salons
Lounge Hair Studio: See you tomorrow at 14:00 for your cut and colour. Reply C to cancel.
Specials, order-ready alerts and booking reminders.
See how it worksBulk SMS for estate agents
Coastal Homes: Show day on Sunday from 14:00 to 17:00 in Parkhurst. 4 bed, pool. Call 082 123 4567. Reply STOP to opt out.
New listings, show days and tenant notices.
See how it worksDelivery SMS for couriers and stores
Bloom Boutique: Your parcel is out for delivery today between 12:00 and 15:00. Please keep your phone nearby.
Out-for-delivery alerts and collection PINs.
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