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Encoding & segments

GSM-7, UCS-2, and prepaid segment math so finance sees billed units — not SMS routing.

3 guides in this topic

  • When the Handset Forces UCS-2, the Invoice Must Match

    Learn how handset-forced UCS-2 encoding shifts SMS segment calculations, affects real-time ledger holds, and aligns carrier invoicing directly within the IOSOR platform.

  • Prevent Silent Debits When Campaigns Flip Charsets Mid-Send

    Learn how to prevent hidden balance debits when SMS campaigns flip from GSM-7 to UCS-2 mid-send using real-time holds and segment re-calculation in IOSOR.

  • Encoding so Finance Sees Billed Segments: GSM-7 vs UCS-2

    Learn how GSM-7 and UCS-2 encoding impact SMS segment calculations, prepaid ledger deductions, and financial forecasting inside your white-label CPaaS platform.

Adjacent topics

  • MMS
  • Pricing & prepaid

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