A2P SMS Cost Structure by Country

The dataset consists of 1,090 unique pricing entries, each representing SMS outbound message costs across various carriers and regions recorded in October of 2024. The pricing data provides insights into the variability of SMS costs, revealing a mean price per message of $0.171 with a standard deviation of $0.123, indicating considerable price variation. The prices range from as low as $0.0079 to a maximum of $0.7544 per message.

Key statistics:

Unique Countries Represented: 222

Unique Service Descriptions (Carriers/Service Types): 1,090

Minimum Price per Message: $0.0079

Maximum Price per Message: $0.7544

25th Percentile: $0.0798

50th Percentile (Median): $0.1392

75th Percentile: $0.2399

These statistics provide a foundation for exploring the economic implications of SMS pricing, highlighting significant differences across regions and carriers. The broad range in per-message costs suggests potential areas for cost optimization and market strategy development. For more, visit sent.dm.