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SMS Delivery (Venezuela)

Status: Not Started
Priority: Low
Last Updated: 2026-05-29
Contributors Welcome: Yes

What We Don’t Know

What are actual SMS delivery times and reliability rates in Venezuela? Do they vary by carrier or region?

Why It Matters

SMS is the backup notification channel when app notifications fail. Unreliable SMS could leave recipients unaware of remittances.

Current Hypothesis

SMS delivery in Venezuela is reliable (95%+) but may have 5-15 minute delays, requiring longer claim windows.

Investigation Method

  1. Test SMS delivery via major Venezuela carriers
  2. Measure delivery times and success rates
  3. Compare urban vs rural performance
  4. Identify carrier-specific issues
  5. Evaluate alternative notification channels (WhatsApp, Telegram)

Success Criterion

Documented SMS delivery performance by carrier with measured latency and success rates.

Phase 0 Trial Integration

Log SMS delivery times and failures for all notifications sent.

Contributor Guidance

Skills needed: Infrastructure testing, Venezuela-based testing preferred
Estimated effort: 3-5 hours
How to start: Test SMS delivery via Twilio/similar to Venezuela numbers

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