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Bulk SMS to China
Send bulk SMS to China from £0.0280/segment. Direct carrier routes · Real-time DLR · API & SMPP
Rate per Segment
£0.0280
Networks Covered
3
Dial Code
+86
Region
Asia
Network Coverage in China
| Network | Rate / Segment | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| China Mobile | £0.0280 | Direct Route |
| China Unicom | £0.0290 | Direct Route |
| China Telecom | £0.0280 | 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 China
| Monthly Volume | Rate / Segment | Monthly Cost | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 msgs | £0.02800 | £28.00 | — |
| 10,000 msgs | £0.02660 | £266.00 | 5% |
| 50,000 msgs | £0.02520 | £1260.00 | 10% |
| 100,000 msgs | £0.02450 | £2450.00 | 13% |
| 500,000 msgs | £0.02380 | £11900.00 | 15% |
All prices per SMS segment. Custom enterprise pricing available for 1M+ messages. Contact us for a quote.
Delivery Information
Delivery via approved international routes to all Chinese networks. Chinese characters (CJK) require UCS-2 (70 chars/segment). Local approval required for sender IDs.
Compliance & Regulations
Regulatory Notes for China
MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) strictly regulates commercial SMS in China. Content must comply with Chinese law. Pre-approval required for marketing messages.
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 China?
SMS to China starts from £0.0280 per segment. Volume discounts available — send 100,000+ messages for as little as £0.02450 per segment.
What encoding is supported for SMS to China?
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 China do you cover?
We have direct routes to China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom with real-time delivery reports (DLR) on all networks.
How do I send bulk SMS to China?
Sign up at BulkSMSRates, add credit, and send via REST API or SMPP gateway using the +86 country code. No contracts, pay as you go.
Do you provide delivery reports for China?
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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