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How long does a scheduled SMS take to send?

I scheduled a message for 9:00 AM but it was sent at 9:03. Is this normal or is there a delay I should plan for?

Musa Kiggundu 17 Jun 2026 339 views
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Yoola SMS Team Team
18 Jun 2026
Yes, a small delay of 1-5 minutes is completely normal. Our scheduler checks for pending messages every minute, then sends them through the network. The actual delivery depends on network conditions — MTN and Airtel Uganda typically deliver within seconds of the send. For time-sensitive messages like exam results, we recommend scheduling 5 minutes early.

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