Quick answer
Yes. You can send SMS in Hindi and other Indian languages using Unicode, as long as the template is registered in that language on DLT.
Length and credits
| Type | One SMS | Long SMS (per part) |
|---|---|---|
| English (GSM) | 160 characters | 153 characters |
| Hindi/Unicode | 70 characters | 67 characters |
So a Hindi message uses credits faster than English.
Tips
- Keep Hindi messages short and clear.
- Even one Unicode character, such as ₹ or an emoji, turns the whole SMS into Unicode. Write "Rs" instead of ₹ in English messages.
- Check length with the SMS character counter.
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