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Bulk SMS to Australia
Send bulk SMS to Australia from £0.0420/segment. Direct carrier routes · Real-time DLR · API & SMPP
Rate per Segment
£0.0420
Networks Covered
3
Dial Code
+61
Region
Oceania
Network Coverage in Australia
| Network | Rate / Segment | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Telstra | £0.0420 | Direct Route |
| Optus | £0.0430 | Direct Route |
| Vodafone AU | £0.0420 | Direct Route |
Encoding Support
GSM-7 Encoding
- • 160 characters per segment
- • Standard Latin alphabet + digits
- • Extended chars: [, ], {, }, \, ^, ~, |, €
- • Lowest cost per message
UCS-2 Encoding
- • 70 characters per segment
- • Full Unicode support
- • Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, emoji
- • Auto-detected from message content
Encoding is automatically selected based on message content. Our API handles this transparently. See our SMS Encoding Guide for details.
Volume Pricing for Australia
| Monthly Volume | Rate / Segment | Monthly Cost | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 msgs | £0.04200 | £42.00 | — |
| 10,000 msgs | £0.03990 | £399.00 | 5% |
| 50,000 msgs | £0.03780 | £1890.00 | 10% |
| 100,000 msgs | £0.03675 | £3675.00 | 13% |
| 500,000 msgs | £0.03570 | £17850.00 | 15% |
All prices per SMS segment. Custom enterprise pricing available for 1M+ messages. Contact us for a quote.
Delivery Information
Direct routes to Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone Australia. Excellent coverage across metropolitan and regional areas. Full DLR support.
Compliance & Regulations
Regulatory Notes for Australia
Australian Spam Act 2003 requires prior consent for commercial SMS. ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) enforces. Sender ID and unsubscribe mechanism required.
For full UK compliance guidance, see our SMS Regulations guide. We also offer compliance consultancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to send SMS to Australia?
SMS to Australia starts from £0.0420 per segment. Volume discounts available — send 100,000+ messages for as little as £0.03675 per segment.
What encoding is supported for SMS to Australia?
GSM-7 encoding allows 160 characters per segment for standard Latin text. UCS-2 encoding supports full Unicode (70 chars/segment) for Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, and emoji. Encoding is auto-detected by our API.
Which networks in Australia do you cover?
We have direct routes to Telstra, Optus, Vodafone AU with real-time delivery reports (DLR) on all networks.
How do I send bulk SMS to Australia?
Sign up at BulkSMSRates, add credit, and send via REST API or SMPP gateway using the +61 country code. No contracts, pay as you go.
Do you provide delivery reports for Australia?
Yes. Real-time DLR callbacks delivered to your webhook URL within seconds of delivery. Available via both REST API and SMPP.
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