Signal & Syntax · Messaging and A2P
What Is GSM-7 Encoding?
GSM-7 is the default 7-bit SMS alphabet. A single GSM-7 message holds 160 characters, and a split message holds 153 per segment.GSM-7 is the default 7-bit SMS alphabet. A single GSM-7 message holds 160 characters, and a split message holds 153 per segment.GSM-7 is the default 7-bit SMS alphabet. A single GSM-7 message holds 160 characters, and a split message holds 153 per segment.
Also calledGSM 03.38 · GSM default alphabet
Example
160 single · 153 per segment
GSM-7 in Practice
GSM-7 covers Latin letters, digits, common punctuation and a set of accented characters. The extension characters, including € and {, take two units each. One character outside the set switches the whole message to GSM-7 covers Latin letters, digits, common punctuation and a set of accented characters. The extension characters, including € and {, take two units each. One character outside the set switches the whole message to GSM-7 covers Latin letters, digits, common punctuation and a set of accented characters. The extension characters, including € and {, take two units each. One character outside the set switches the whole message to UCS-2UCS-2. A curly apostrophe is the usual culprit.. A curly apostrophe is the usual culprit.. A curly apostrophe is the usual culprit.
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GSM-7, UCS-2 and SMS Segments Explained
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