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What is the maximum length of a text message?

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Standard plain text characters (English letters, numbers, symbols):

  • Up to 160 characters in one SMS part.
  • Each joined part uses 153 characters.
  • Maximum length: 918 characters (6 parts).

Special characters (emojis, Chinese, Arabic, etc.):

  • Up to 70 characters in one SMS part.
  • Each joined part uses 67 characters.
  • Maximum length: 402 characters (6 parts).

💡 Tips:

  • Your phone shows long messages as one, but they’re sent in parts.
  • More parts = higher cost. Check SMS length calculator.
  • Use standard characters to save space.
  • Avoid emojis or special symbols to fit more into one message.



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