Yes, there are additional costs or overage fees if you exceed your SMS limits in Dedicated Long Code. Typically, once the free or included SMS quota in your plan is surpassed, you will be charged a per-message fee for each extra SMS segment sent or received beyond that limit.
- For example, many providers charge around $0.01 (approximately ₹0.80) per additional SMS segment over the monthly limit.
- Some providers have overage fees ranging from $0.01 to $0.10 per extra SMS, depending on the service and plan tier.
- Overage fees apply to both inbound and outbound SMS messages in most cases.
- These charges ensure continued service without disruption, but costs increase proportionally with usage beyond the plan limits.
Specifically, in the context of dedicated long code plans like those from SMS Gateway Center, the overage fees for incoming SMS range from ₹0.06 to ₹0.08 per SMS depending on the plan and VMN type, after the free incoming SMS quota is exhausted.
In summary, exceeding your SMS limits will result in additional per-message fees, which vary by provider but commonly start at about $0.01 per SMS segment. It is advisable to monitor usage and consider upgrading plans or purchasing higher SMS packages to reduce overage costs.