Stop Unicode From Splitting Your SMS: Complete Guide

Is your system sending multiple SMS due to Unicode? Learn how to stop Unicode splits, clean your text, or switch to flat-rate SMS billing to save money.

Step 1: Understand Why Unicode Forces Multiple SMS Segments

To stop your SMS gateway from splitting single messages into multiple billed segments, you must first understand the underlying technical mechanics of SMS encoding. Traditional ...

Step 2: Strip or Replace Unicode Characters in Your Code

The most immediate programmatic way to stop Unicode splits is to sanitize your message payload before sending it to your SMS gateway. You can write a utility function in your ba...

Step 3: Convert Smart Quotes and Accents to GSM-7 Equivalents

Oftentimes, Unicode characters slip into your messages via copy-paste actions from word processors like Microsoft Word or Google Docs. These processors automatically convert sta...

Step 4: Switch to an SMS Gateway with Flat-Rate Segment Billing

While stripping Unicode characters is a functional workaround, it forces you to compromise on your brand's voice. In 2026, customers expect natural communication, which ofte...

Step 5: Set Up Text Message from Multiple Phone Numbers Management

For local service businesses operating across multiple locations, managing messaging infrastructure can quickly become complicated. If you are managing multiple branches—such ...

Step 6: Send Your First Unicode-Safe SMS via REST API

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