> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sendwithses.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sendwithses.com/how/send-sms.md).

# SMS

[**Send With SES**](https://www.sendwithses.com) allows you to send SMS messages (text messages) to your customers' mobile devices. Here are some features and links to more information.

1. **Global Coverage:** You can send SMS to recipients in [almost all countries across the world](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/pinpoint/latest/userguide/channels-sms-countries.html).<br>
2. **Message Types:** You can send the following types of SMS messages.
   * *Promotional* – Noncritical messages, such as marketing messages.
   * *Transactional* – Critical messages that support customer transactions, such as one-time passcodes (OTP).<br>
3. An SMS can contain up to [160 GSM characters](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/sns/latest/dg/sms_publish-to-phone.html). If you send a big message, every 160 characters or part thereof is billed as a separate SMS. A single message cannot have than 1600 characters (i.e. 10 SMS's). However it is recommended to keep your SMS as short as possible for reliable delivery.<br>
4. **Sender ID:** This is a name that appears as the message sender on recipients' devices. Sender IDs are a useful way to identify yourself to the recipients of your messages. For countries and regions that support Sender IDs, see [Supported Regions and Countries](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/pinpoint/latest/userguide/channels-sms-countries.html). You need to request AWS to allot a Sender ID to you. More details [here](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/pinpoint/latest/userguide/channels-sms-awssupport-sender-id.html).<br>
5. **SMS Pricing:** AWS SMS pricing is probably the lowest you can get. Pricing varies from country to country. See pricing information [here](https://aws.amazon.com/pinpoint/pricing/#SMS_text_messages).<br>
6. **Monthly Spending Limit:** AWS limits the amount that you can spend to send SMS messages. By default, the limit is set to 1.00 (One) USD per month to prevent abuse or misuse. You can request a spending limit increase through the AWS Support Center. Follow instructions [here](https://docs.sendwithses.com/how/send-sms/increase-amazon-sns-sms-spending-limit).


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