2,000 texts a month to the Philippines
| Twilio | DroidSender | |
|---|---|---|
| Price of the texts | $482.00 ($0.241 each) | $11.99/month (Starter) + your mobile plan |
| Phone number | A Philippine mobile number costs $142 a month | The number you already have |
| Registration | See the rules below | None |
| Replies | Depend on the sender | In your inbox, same conversation |
What it takes to send business SMS in the Philippines
- Sender name registration is required. Since 7 April 2025, Twilio blocks unregistered senders; registration takes about 2 weeks.
- No numeric senders at local providers. Semaphore only allows a brand name (up to 11 characters) and approves it within 5 business days.
- Content rules. Twilio says shortened links and phone numbers in the message are not allowed.
Sending from your own SIM in the Philippines
Philippine prepaid promos include unlimited texts, for example Globe GoUNLI350 (₱350 for 30 days) and Smart All Net 299 (₱299 for 28 days).
- Characters: English and Filipino fit in a normal 160-character SMS. Emojis switch it to 70 characters.
- Number format: Philippine mobile numbers start with 09, or +63 9 in international format.
- How it works: install the DroidSender app on an Android phone, upload your list from Excel or use the API, and the phone sends each text from your number. Replies arrive in one inbox on your computer.
See the price in every country on the Twilio SMS pricing by country page.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an SMS cost in the Philippines on Twilio?
- Twilio's base price is $0.241 per SMS segment to Philippine mobiles (October 2026), so 2,000 texts cost $482, plus $142 a month for a Philippine mobile number.
- Do I need to register a sender name in the Philippines?
- For gateways, yes, since April 2025. With DroidSender you send from your own number, so there is no sender name to register.
- Can customers reply to a bulk SMS in the Philippines?
- Not to a brand name. With DroidSender the texts come from your own mobile number, so customers can reply.
Sources: Twilio prices from twilio.com (SMS pricing and country guidelines), local providers from their own websites, mobile plans from the operators' websites. Checked 13–14 October 2026. Prices change, so check before you decide. Twilio is a trademark of Twilio Inc.; DroidSender is not affiliated with Twilio or the providers named here.