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How long could a SMS be?

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It is possible to send concatenated SMS that contains maximum three parts (message is shown on telephone as one). Below we present a list of maximum number of allowed characters in a message: Without special characters:…

How long could a SMS be?

Last updated: April 2026
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Audience: Boxis customers and administrators.


What you'll accomplish

  • Complete the configuration or task described in this guide for your Boxis service.

Prerequisites

  • Access to the interface, device, or server described below.
  • Information or credentials you received from Boxis (contract, welcome e-mail, or client area).

Note Boxis: Offers and screens may differ slightly depending on your product. When in doubt, open a support ticket with your service reference.

It is possible to send concatenated SMS that contains maximum three parts (message is shown on telephone as one).

Below we present a list of maximum number of allowed characters in a message:

 

 

Without special characters: 1 message – max. 160 characters 2 messages – max. 306 characters 3 messages – max. 459 characters 4 messages – max. 612 characters 5 messages – max. 765 characters 6 messages – max. 918 characters

 

With special characters: 1 message – max. 70 characters 2 messages – max. 134 characters 3 messages – max. 201 characters 4 messages – max. 268 characters 5 messages – max. 335 characters 6 messages – max. 402 characters

Expected result

  • The product behaves as described in each step (connectivity, message, or UI state).

If something goes wrong

  • Repeat the step and check for typos (hostnames, passwords, ports).
  • Note the exact error message or screenshot.
  • Open a ticket in the Boxis client area with the service name, time of the test, and any trace (e.g. traceroute) if it is a network issue.

See also

  • Other articles in the same category in the Boxis knowledge base.
  • /knowledgebase/ — main knowledge base index.
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