Products
Pricing
Shared USSD Code
| USSD Code | Set Up | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| *483*X# or *789*X# | Free | KES 40,000 |
| *483*XX# or *789*XX# | Free | KES 30,000 |
| *483*XXX# or *789*XXX# | Free | KES 20,000 |
| *483*XXXX# or *789*XXXX# and more | Free | KES 10,000 |
Pre-Paid costs per session (Cost is covered by the end user)
A shared USSD code will be raised on Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom.The telco deducts the cost of the session directly from the end users’ airtime. We charge an amount per session as well as indicated in the table below. A compulsory deposit of KES 5,000 is required for the session cost
| Network | Telco Charge to the End User | Africa’s Talking Infrastructure Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Safaricom | KES 1 | KES 0.25 |
| Airtel | KES 3 | KES 0.25 |
| Telkom | KES 1 | KES 0.25 |
Dedicated USSD Code
Safaricom
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Test Bed | KES 17,400 |
| Set Up Cost | KES 145,000 |
| Monthy Maintenance (*XXX#) | KES 70,000 |
| Monthy Maintenance (*XXX*X#) and more | KES 58,000 |
Airtel
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Set Up Cost | KES 116,000 |
| Monthly Maintenance | KES 46,400 |
Telkom
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Set Up | KES 58,000 |
| Test Bed | KES 17,400 |
| Deposit (One off) | KES 28,500 |
| Monthly Maintenance | KES 40,600 |
Equitel
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Set Up | KES 60,000 |
| Test Bed | KES 15,000 |
| Monthly Maintenance | KES 58,000 |
Post-Paid costs per session (Cost is covered by the code owner)
A compulsory deposit of KES 10,000 is required for the session cost| Network | Basic Plan KES 0 - 19,999 |
Plus Plan KES 20,000 - 99,999 |
Premium Plan KES 100,000 - 399,999 |
Max Plan KES 400,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safaricom | KES 1.5 | KES 1.5 | KES 1.25 | KES 1.25 |
Pre-Paid costs per session (Cost is covered by the end user)
The telco deducts the cost of the session directly from the end users’ airtime. We charge an amount per session as well as indicated in the table below. A compulsory deposit of KES 10,000 is required for the session cost| Network | Telco Charge to the End User | Africa’s Talking Infrastructure fee |
|---|---|---|
| Safaricom | KES 1 | KES 0.25 |
| Airtel | KES 3 | KES 0.25 |
| Telkom | KES 1 | KES 0.25 |
| Equitel | KES 1 | KES 0.25 |
Shared USSD Code
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Set Up Cost | Free |
| Monthly Maintenance | UGX 500,000 |
Post-Paid costs (Cost is covered by the code owner)
A shared USSD code will be raised on MTN and Airtel.
A compulsory deposit of USD 68 is required for the session cost| Network | Cost |
|---|---|
| MTN (Charges are per 20 seconds of a session) | UGX 45 |
| Airtel (Charges are per 20 seconds of a session) | UGX 45 |
E.g 60 seconds spent on a session will incur 3x the cost; maximum session length is 180 seconds.
* Airtel is time-based
E.g 60 seconds spent on a session will incur 3x the costs.
Dedicated USSD Code
Application
| Service | Cost | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Code application fee | USD 250 + 18% VAT | UCC |
| Initial Entry fee | USD 1000 + 18% VAT | UCC |
| Code annual fee | USD 10000 + 18% VAT | UCC |
| Code connectivity to networks (Cost is per telco) | USD 100 + 18% VAT | Telcos |
| Setup fee | USD 250 + 18% VAT | AfricasTalking |
| Monthly maintenance fee | USD 114.41 + 18% VAT | AfricasTalking |
Post-Paid costs (Cost is covered by the code owner)
A compulsory deposit of USD 68 is required for the session cost| Network | Cost |
|---|---|
| MTN (Charges are per 20 seconds of a session) | UGX 45 |
| Airtel (Charges are per 20 seconds of a session) | UGX 45 |
E.g 60 seconds spent on a session will incur 3x the cost; maximum session length is 180 seconds.
* Airtel is time-based
E.g 60 seconds spent on a session will incur 3x the costs.
Shared USSD Code
A shared USSD code will be raised on Airtel, Tigo and Vodacom and attract an overall monthly maintenance fee of $110
A compulsory deposit of TZS 150000 is required for the session cost| Telco | Basic Plan (TZS 0 - 499,999) | Plus Plan (TZS 500,000 - 2,499,999) | Premium Plan (TZS 2,500,000 - 9,999,999) | Max Plan (TZS 10,000,000 +) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vodacom (Charges are per 20 seconds of a session) | TZS 75 | TZS 70 | TZS 67 | TZS 65 |
| Tigo | TZS 40 | TZS 35 | TZS 30 | TZS 20 |
| Airtel | TZS 45 | TZS 40 | TZS 35 | TZS 30 |
Dedicated USSD Code
A dedicated USSD code will be raised on Airtel, Tigo and Vodacom and attract an overall monthly maintenance fee of $150
A compulsory deposit of TZS 150000 is required for the session costApplication
| Service | Cost | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| USSD code acquisition | $2000 | TCRA |
| USSD Licence Renewal | $2500 | TCRA |
| Application Fee | $50 | Africa's Talking |
| Administration Fee | TZS 1,600,000 | Africa’s Talking |
Integration
| Mobile Operator | Annual Fee | Set up |
|---|---|---|
| Airtel | $700 | $200 |
| Tigo | Free | $50 |
| Vodacom | Free | $50 |
Price per session
A compulsory deposit of TZS 150000 is required for the session cost| Telco | Basic Plan (TZS 0 - 499,999) | Plus Plan (TZS 500,000 - 2,499,999) | Premium Plan (TZS 2,500,000 - 9,999,999) | Max Plan (TZS 10,000,000 +) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vodacom (Charges are per 20 seconds of a session) | TZS 75 | TZS 70 | TZS 67 | TZS 65 |
| Tigo | TZS 40 | TZS 35 | TZS 30 | TZS 20 |
| Airtel | TZS 45 | TZS 40 | TZS 35 | TZS 30 |
Shared USSD Code
A shared USSD code will be raised on MTN & Airtel.
A compulsory deposit of RWF 90600 is required for the session cost| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| One off setup fee | RWF 86500 |
| Monthly maintenance fee | RWF 26000 |
| Session cost | RWF 13 per Telco |
Dedicated USSD Code
A compulsory deposit of RWF 90600 is required for the session costApplication
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| RURA Application Fee | RWF 25,000 |
| RURA USSD fee(Paid annually) | $1000 |
Services
| Telco | Set up fee(One off) | Monthly maintenance fee | Session Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTN | RWF 100000 | RWF 259500 | RWF 13 |
| Airtel | RWF 150000 | RWF 259500 | RWF 13 |
Shared USSD Code
A shared USSD code will be raised on MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9 Mobile.
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Set Up Cost | Free |
| Monthly Maintenance | NGN 53,750 |
Post Paid (Owner of the code pays for the session costs)
A compulsory deposit of NGN 100,000 is required for the session cost| Telco | Basic Plan NGN 0 - 99,999 |
Plus Plan NGN 100,000 - 499,999 |
Premium Plan NGN 500,000 - 999,999 |
Max Plan NGN 1,000,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTN (Charges are per 20 seconds of a session) | NGN 7.5 | NGN 7.0 | NGN 6.8 | NGN 6.5 |
Pre Paid (End user pays for the cost of the session)
The telco deducts the cost of the session directly from the end users’ airtime. We charge an amount per session as well as indicated in the table below.| Telco | Telco charge to end user | Basic Plan NGN 0 - 99,999 |
Plus Plan NGN 100,000 - 499,999 |
Premium Plan NGN 500,000 - 999,999 |
Max Plan NGN 1,000,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airtel (Charges per 20 seconds of a session) | NGN 4.89 | NGN 2 | NGN 1.5 | NGN 1.2 | NGN 0.9 |
| Glo (Charges per 120 seconds of a session) | NGN 10 | NGN 2 | NGN 1.5 | NGN 1.2 | NGN 0.9 |
| 9 Mobile (Charges per 20 seconds of a session) | NGN 4.50 | NGN 2 | NGN 1.5 | NGN 1.2 | NGN 0.9 |
Dedicated USSD Code
A dedicated USSD code will be raised on MTN, Airtel and 9 Mobile and attract an overall monthly maintenance fee of NGN 70000 + 7.5% VAT
Application
| Service | Cost | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| USSD code acquisition | NGN 11,500 | NCC |
| Application Fee | NGN 200,000 + 7.5% VAT | AfricasTalking |
| Redeemable session cost | NGN 225,000 + 7.5% VAT | AfricasTalking |
| Monthly Maintenance | NGN 70,000 + 7.5% VAT | AfricasTalking |
Post Paid (Owner of the code pays for the session costs)
Price per session
| Telco | Telco Charge to Code Owner | AT Infrastructure fee |
|---|---|---|
| MTN (Charges per 120 seconds of a session) | NGN 6.98 (Banks/MFBs) | NGN 2.0 |
| MTN (Charges per 20 seconds of a session) | NGN 2.25 | NGN 2.0 |
| Airtel (Charges per 20 seconds of a session) | NGN 6.98(Banks/MFBs) | NGN 2.0 |
Airtel Session Charges for Non-MFBs (Charges are per 20 seconds of a session)
| Session Band | Telco Charge to Code Owner | AT Infrastructure fee |
|---|---|---|
| <10 mn | NGN 4.0 | NGN 2.0 |
| 10mn - 19.99mn | NGN 3.5 | NGN 2.0 |
| 20mn - 39.99mn | NGN 3.0 | NGN 2.0 |
| >40mn | NGN 2.5 | NGN 2.0 |
Pre Paid (End user pays for the cost of the session)
Price per session
The telco deducts the cost of the session directly from the end users' airtime. We charge an amount per session as well as indicated in the table below.
| Telco | Telco Charge to end user | AT Infrastructure fee |
|---|---|---|
| Airtel (Charges per 20 seconds of a session) | NGN 4.89 | NGN 2.0 |
| 9 Mobile (Charges per 20 seconds of a session) | NGN 4.50 | NGN 2.0 |
Shared USSD Code
A shared USSD code will be raised on Airtel
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Set Up Cost | Free |
| Monthly Maintenance | MWK 25,000 |
Dedicated USSD Code
A dedicated USSD code will be raised on TNM and Airtel
A compulsory deposit of $100 is required for the session costApplication
| Service | Cost | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| USSD code acquisition | Free | MACRA |
| Setup Fee | MWK 350,000 | AfricasTalking |
Services
| Telco | Monthly Maintenance Fee | Session Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Airtel | MWK 280000 | MWK 25 |
| TNM | MWK 139800 | MWK 15 |
Shared USSD Code
A shared USSD code will be raised on Airtel and MTN
A compulsory deposit of $100 is required for the session cost| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| One off setup fee | ZMW 1000 |
| Monthly maintenance fee | ZMW 6000 |
| Session cost | ZMW 1 per Telco |
Dedicated USSD Code
A dedicated USSD code will be raised on Airtel, MTN and Zamtel
A compulsory deposit of $100 is required for the session costApplication
| Service | Cost | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| USSD code acquisition | ZMW 42000 | ZICTA |
| USSD licence renewal | ZMW 30000 | ZICTA |
Services
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Integration cost | ZMW 5000 per telco |
| Monthly maintenance fee | ZMW 10000 (Airtel), ZWM 10000 (MTN), ZMW 15000 (Zamtel) |
| Session cost | ZMW 1 per session per telco |
Shared USSD Code
A shared USSD code will be raised on MTN, Vodacom, CellC and Telkom.
A compulsory deposit of $100 is required for the session cost| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Set Up Cost | Free |
| Monthly maintenance fee | ZAR 1,000 |
Post-Paid costs per session (Cost is covered by the code owner)
| Network | Cost |
|---|---|
| All telcos | ZAR 0.50 (per 20 seconds) |
Pre-Paid costs per session (Cost is covered by the end user)
The telco deducts the cost of the session directly from the end users’ airtime. We charge an amount per session as well as indicated in the table below.| Network | Cost |
|---|---|
| All telcos | ZAR 0.25 (per 20 seconds) |
Dedicated USSD Code
A dedicated USSD code will be raised on MTN, Vodacom, CellC and Telkom.
A compulsory deposit of $100 is required for the session cost| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Set up cost (One off) | ZAR 5000 |
| Monthly maintenance fee | ZAR 5000 |
Post-Paid costs per session (Cost is covered by the code owner)
| Network | Cost |
|---|---|
| Vodacom, MTN and Telkom CellC | ZAR 0.50 (per 20 seconds) |
Pre-Paid costs per session (Cost is covered by the end user)
The telco deducts the cost of the session directly from the end users’ airtime. We charge an amount per session as well as indicated in the table below.| Network | Cost |
|---|---|
| Vodacom, MTN and Telkom CellC | ZAR 0.25 (per 20 seconds) |
Shared USSD Code
A shared USSD code will be raised on MTN, Airtel Tigo and Vodafone
A compulsory deposit of $100 is required for the session cost| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly maintenance fee | GHS 900 |
| Session Cost | GHS 0.015 |
Dedicated USSD Code
A dedicated USSD code will be raised on MTN, Airtel Tigo and Vodafone
A compulsory deposit of $100 is required for the session cost| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Annual Regulator Fee (3 Digit Code) | GHS 2,100 |
| Annual Regulator Fee (4 Digit Code) | GHS 500 |
| USSD Set up Fee (One off) | GHS 2,600 |
| Telco Set up cost (One off) | Airtel Tigo (GHS 3000) |
| Telco Set up cost (One off) | Vodafone (GHS 3000) |
| Monthly maintenance fee | GHS 3,000 per Telco |
| Postpaid session cost | GHS 0.015 |
Pricing
Phone Numbers
| Type | Deposit | Set Up | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular (Safaricom and Airtel) | 0 | KES 5,000 + 16% VAT | KES 2,000 + 16% VAT |
| Toll Free (800 series) (Safaricom only) | KES 50,000 | KES 20,000 + 16% VAT | KES 15,000 + 16% VAT |
| Premium Rated (Safaricom only) | 0 | KES 20,000 + 16% VAT | KES 15,000 + 16% VAT |
Local Charges
| Type | Cost per minute |
|---|---|
| Regular Incoming | KES 0.00 |
| Regular Outgoing | KES 2.50 |
| SIP Incoming | KES 0.25 |
| SIP Outgoing | KES 0.25 |
| SIP Trunk | KES 0.50 |
| Toll Free Incoming | KES 2.50 |
| Call Conference | KES 0.50 |
Text to Speech Charges
| Type | Cost per character |
|---|---|
| Google TTS Standard | KES 0.0005 |
| Google TTS Wavenet | KES 0.002 |
Calls per second (CPS) Pricing
| Calls per second | Monthly cost |
|---|---|
| 1 | KES 0 |
| 2 | KES 3,000 + 16% VAT |
| 3 | KES 6,000 + 16% VAT |
| 4 | KES 9,000 + 16% VAT |
| 5 | KES 12,000 + 16% VAT |
International Charges
| Cost per minute |
|---|
| -- Please select a country from the list -- |
Phone Numbers
| Type | Set Up | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | UGX 200,000 | UGX 40,000 |
| Toll Free (800 series) | UGX 200,000 | UGX 40,000 |
Local Charges
| Type | Cost per minute |
|---|---|
| Regular Incoming | UGX 45 |
| Regular Outgoing | UGX 290 |
| SIP Incoming | UGX 35 |
| SIP Outgoing | UGX 35 |
| SIP Trunk | UGX 45 |
| Call Conference | UGX 10 |
| Toll Free Incoming from MTN | UGX 180 |
| Toll Free Incoming from other networks | UGX 270 |
Text to Speech Charges
| Type | Cost per character |
|---|---|
| Google TTS Standard | UGX 0.020 |
| Google TTS Wavenet | UGX 0.066 |
Phone Numbers
| Type | Set Up | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | Free | NGN 5,000 + 7.5% VAT |
Local Charges
| Type | Cost per minute |
|---|---|
| Regular Incoming | NGN 3.00 |
| Regular Outgoing | NGN 15.00 |
| SIP Incoming | NGN 3.00 |
| SIP Outgoing | NGN 3.00 |
| SIP Trunk | NGN 3.00 |
| Call Conference | NGN 1.00 |
Text to Speech Charges
| Type | Cost per character |
|---|---|
| Google TTS Standard | NGN 0.002 |
| Google TTS Wavenet | NGN 0.008 |
Calls per second (CPS) Pricing
| Calls per second | Monthly cost |
|---|---|
| 5 | NGN 25,000 + 7.5% VAT |
| 10 | NGN 50,000 + 7.5% VAT |
International Charges
| Type | Cost per minute |
|---|---|
| Regular Outgoing To: USA, China, India, Thailand, Greece, Poland, UK |
NGN 15.00 |
| Regular Outgoing To: Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand |
NGN 22.00 |
| Regular Outgoing To: UAE |
NGN 30.00 |
| Regular Outgoing To: Kenya |
NGN 50.00 |
| Regular Outgoing To: Ghana |
NGN 65.00 |
| SIP Outgoing | NGN 3.00 |
| Regular Incoming | NGN 3.00 |
| SIP Incoming | NGN 3.00 |
Pricing
| Basic Plan KES 0 - 19,999 |
Plus Plan KES 20,000 - 99,999 |
Premium Plan KES 100,000 - 399,999 |
Max Plan KES 400,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Telcos | 4% | 4% | 5% | 6% |
| Basic Plan UGX 0 - 2,999,999 |
Plus Plan UGX 3,000,000 - 14,999,999 |
Premium Plan UGX 15,000,000 - 29,999,999 |
Max Plan UGX 30,000,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTN | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Airtel | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Basic Plan NGN 0 - 99,999 |
Plus Plan NGN 100,000 - 499,999 |
Premium Plan NGN 500,000 - 999,999 |
Max Plan NGN 1,000,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airtel | 0.5% | 1% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Glo | 3% | 4% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| MTN | 0.25% | 0.5% | 1% | 1.5% |
| 9Mobile | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Basic Plan TZS 0 - 499,999 |
Plus Plan TZS 500,000 - 2,499,999 |
Max Plans TZS 2,500,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigo | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Vodacom | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Airtel | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Zantel | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Viettel | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| TTCL | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Basic Plan ETB 0 -6,999 |
Plus Plan ETB 7,000 -32,999 |
Premium Plan ETB 33,000 - 133,000 |
Max Plan ETB 133,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiotel | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Basic Plan MWK 0 - 139,000 |
Plus Plan MWK 140,000 - 699,999 |
Premium Plan MWK 700,000 -2,499,999 |
Max Plan MWK 2,500,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Telcos | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Basic Plan ZMW 0 - 3,499 |
Plus Plan ZMW 3,500 - 16,999 |
Premium Plan ZMW 17,000 - 67,999 |
Max Plan ZMW 68,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airtel | 0.5% | 1% | 1.25% | 1.5% |
| Zamtel | 0.5% | 1% | 1.25% | 1.5% |
| MTN | 0.5% | 1% | 1.25% | 1.5% |
| Basic Plan USD 0 - 200 |
Plus Plan USD 201 - 950 |
Premium Plan USD 951 - 3,500 |
Max Plan USD 3,501+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netone | 0.5% | 1% | 1.25% | 1.5% |
| Econet | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1% | 1.25% |
| Basic Plan RWF 0 - 199,999 |
Plus Plan RWF 200,000 - 899,999 |
Premium Plan RWF 900,000 - 3,999,999 |
Max Plan RWF 4,000,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTN | 0.50% | 1.00% | 1.25% | 1.50% |
| Basic Plan ZAR 0 - 3,999 |
Plus Plan ZAR 4,000 - 15,999 |
Premium Plan ZAR 16,000 - 65,999 |
Max Plan ZAR 66,000 + |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cell C | 0.50% | 1.00% | 1.25% | 1.50% |
| MTN | 0.50% | 1.00% | 1.25% | 1.50% |
| Telkom | 0.50% | 1.00% | 1.25% | 1.50% |
| Vodacom | 0.50% | 1.00% | 1.25% | 1.50% |
| Basic Plan CFA 0 - 100,000 |
Plus Plan CFA 100,000 - 500,000 |
Premium Plan CFA 500,000 - 2,000,000 |
Max Plan CFA 2,000,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Telcos | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Basic Plan CFA 0 - 100,000 |
Plus Plan CFA 100,000 - 500,000 |
Premium Plan CFA 500,000 - 2,000,000 |
Max Plan CFA 2,000,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Telcos | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Basic Plan XOF 0 - 100,000 |
Plus Plan XOF 100,000 - 500,000 |
Premium Plan XOF 500,000 - 2,500,000 |
Max Plan XOF 2,500,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Telcos | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Basic Plan GHS 0 - 1,089 |
Plus Plan GHS 1,090 - 5,999 |
Premium Plan GHS 5,450 - 20,999 |
Max Plan GHS 21,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Telcos | 0.5% | 1% | 1.5% | 2% |
Pricing
| Validity | Bundle Package | Cost in KES | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safaricom | Daily | 7MB+7SMS | NO | 5.00 |
| Safaricom | Daily | 15MB+15SMS | NO | 10.00 |
| Safaricom | Daily | 50MB+50SMS | YES | 20.00 |
| Safaricom | Weekly | 1GB | YES | 250.00 |
| Safaricom | Weekly | 3GB | YES | 500.00 |
| Safaricom | Monthly | 2GB | YES | 500.00 |
| Safaricom | Monthly | 5GB | YES | 1000.00 |
| Validity | Bundle Package | Cost in UGX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTN Uganda | Daily | 15MB | 250 |
| MTN Uganda | Daily | 40MB | 500 |
| MTN Uganda | Daily | 100MB | 1,000 |
| MTN Uganda | Daily | 300MB | 2,000 |
| MTN Uganda | Daily | 1GB | 5,000 |
| MTN Uganda | Weekly | 500MB | 5,000 |
| MTN Uganda | Weekly | 1.5GB | 10,000 |
| MTN Uganda | Weekly | 5GB | 20,000 |
| MTN Uganda | Monthly | 25MB | 1,500 |
| MTN Uganda | Monthly | 300MB | 5,500 |
| MTN Uganda | Monthly | 600MB | 10,000 |
| MTN Uganda | Monthly | 3GB | 20,000 |
| MTN Uganda | Monthly | 10GB | 50,000 |
| MTN Uganda | Monthly | 30GB | 100,000 |
| MTN Uganda | Monthly | 170GB | 550,000 |
| MTN Uganda | Three Months | 2GB | 30,000 |
| MTN Uganda | Three Months | 10GB | 75,500 |
| MTN Uganda | Three Months | 30GB | 150,000 |
Pricing
(Kenya)
| Validity | Bundle Package | Cost in KES | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safaricom | Daily | 10MB | NO | 5.00 |
Pricing
Dedicated Short Code
| Telco | Deposit | Set Up | Monthly Maintenance per Telco |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safaricom, Airtel, Equitel and Telkom | KES 10,000 | Free | KES 15,000 |
Shared Short Code (Keyword)
| Set Up | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|
| KES 5,000 + 16% VAT | KES 2,000 + 16% VAT |
Outgoing SMS costs (Toll-free codes)
| Basic Plan KES 0 - 19,999 |
Plus Plan KES 20,000 - 99,999 |
Premium Plan KES 100,000 - 399,999 |
Max Plan KES 400,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safaricom | KES 0.8 | KES 0.7 | KES 0.6 | KES 0.4 |
| Airtel Kenya (Local Traffic) | KES 0.8 | KES 0.8 | KES 0.7 | KES 0.6 |
| Other Kenyan Telcos | KES 0.8 | KES 0.8 | KES 0.7 | KES 0.6 |
Incoming Messages
| Telco | Incoming Message Cost |
|---|---|
| MTN | 65.00 UGX |
| Airtel | 65.00 UGX |
Dedicated Short Code
1. Paid to UCC
| Shortcode Application | Entry Fee | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| USD 295 | USD 1,000 | USD 2,360 |
2. Paid to Networks
| Network | Set Up | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| MTN Uganda | USD 118 | USD 59 |
| Airtel | USD 118 | USD 59 |
3. Paid to Africa's Talking
| Set Up | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|
| USD 295 | Free |
| Toll Free Shortcode | SMS Cost |
|---|---|
| Reverse Billing | UGX 65 |
Shared Short Code (Keyword)
| Set Up | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|
| Free | UGX 200,000 |
| Toll Free Shortcode | SMS Cost |
|---|---|
| Reverse Billing | UGX 65 |
Incoming Messages
| Telco | Basic Plan TZS 0 - 499,999 | Plus Plan TZS 500,000 - 2,499,999 | Max Plan TZS 2,500,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vodacom | TZS 100 | TZS 80 | Contact Sales |
| Airtel | TZS 100 | TZS 80 | Contact Sales |
| Zantel | TZS 100 | TZS 80 | Contact Sales |
| Halotel | TZS 100 | TZS 80 | Contact Sales |
| TTCL | TZS 100 | TZS 80 | Contact Sales |
| Tigo | TZS 100 | TZS 80 | Contact Sales |
Dedicated Short Code
Dedicated short codes are issued by the regulatory body TCRA. Once issued, it can be integrated with the respective mobile operator. This process can take 2 - 10 weeks to complete
Application
| Item | Cost | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Short code | $2000 | TCRA |
| Application Fee | $50 | TCRA |
| Administration Fee | TZS 1,600,000 | Africa’s Talking |
Yearly Recurring
| Item | Cost | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Short code | $3000 | TCRA |
| Application Fee | $50 | TCRA |
| Maintainance Fee | TZS 3,000,000 | Airtel |
| Administration Fee | TZS 1,600,000 | Africa’s Talking |
Please note: Integration fees do not apply for renewals as the shortcode is already integrated at this stage.
Integration (1st Year one off payment)
| Mobile Operator | Cost |
|---|---|
| Vodacom, Tigo | Free |
| Airtel | $2000 |
| Toll Free Short code | Cost |
|---|---|
| Reverse Billing | TZS 150 |
Shared Short Code (Keyword)
| Cost | Item |
|---|---|
| TZS 198,500 | Set up |
| TZS 79,400 | Monthly Maintenance |
| Toll Free Short code | Cost |
|---|---|
| Reverse Billing | TZS 150 |
Dedicated Shortcode
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| RURA Application Fee | RWF 25000 |
| RURA Shortcode fee | See short code categories and their pricing |
| Africa’s Talking Set up fee | RWF 173000 per Telco |
| Set up fee(One off) | RWF 150000 per Telco |
| Monthly maintenance fee | RWF 43300 per Telco |
Shared Shortcode (Keyword)
| Telco | Set up fee | Monthly maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| MTN | Free | RWF 13000 |
| Airtel | Free | RWF 35000 |
Price per SMS
| MTN | Tigo & Airtel | |
|---|---|---|
| Incoming SMS | RWF 7 | RWF 5 |
| Outgoing SMS | See Bulk SMS Pricing | |
Shared Short Code (Keyword)
| Set Up | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|
| Free | NGN 10,000 + 7.5% VAT |
Dedicated Short Code
| Application Fee | Set Up | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| NGN 200,000 | Free | NGN 70,000 |
Cost of SMS
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Incoming | NGN 2.90 |
| Outgoing | NGN 2.90 |
1. Paid to ZICTA
| Shortcode Format | Application Fee | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Digit Code (Used for Two Way SMS Only) |
ZMW 12,000 | ZMW 18,000 |
| 3 Digit Code (Used for Two Way SMS and USSD) |
ZMW 12,000 | ZMW 30,000 |
Dedicated Short Code
2. Paid to Africa's Talking
| Set Up | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|
| ZMW 700 | ZMW 1,500 |
Shared Short Code
2. Paid to Africa's Talking
| Set Up | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|
| ZMW 700 | ZMW 500 |
Price per SMS
| Incoming SMS | ZMW 0.4 |
Dedicated Short Code
| Telco | Set Up | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| Airtel Malawi | MWK 224,000 | MWK 150,000 |
| TNM | MWK 224,000 | MWK 150,000 |
Shared Short Code (Keyword)
| Set Up | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|
| Free | MWK 31,250 |
Incoming SMS
| SMS Cost | MWK 15 |
Outgoing Messages
| Telco | Basic ETB 0 - 5,300 |
Plus ETB 5,301 - 27,600 |
Premium ETB 27,601 - 111,000 |
Max ETB 111,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethio Telecom | ETB 0.15 | ETB 0.10 | ETB 0.05 | ETB 0.04 |
Incoming Messages
| Telco | Basic ETB 0 - 5,300 |
Plus ETB 5,301 - 27,600 |
Premium ETB 27,601 - 111,000 |
Max ETB 111,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethio Telecom | ETB 0.20 | ETB 0.20 | ETB 0.15 | ETB 0.10 |
Dedicated Short Code
| Set Up Fee | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|
| ETB 1,440 | ETB 1,000 |
Shared Short Code (Keyword)
| Category | Set Up Fee | Subscription Fee | Monthly Maintenance | Current Available Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | Free | 1,440 ETB | Free | 8065 (Bulk) and 8165 (Premium) |
| Telco | Basic Plan ETB 0 - 5,300 |
Plus Plan ETB 5,301 - 27,600 |
Premium Plan ETB 27,601 - 111,000 |
Max Plan ETB 111,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethio Telecom | ETB 3.50 | ETB 3.40 | ETB 3.20 | ETB 3.00 |
Incoming Messages
| Telco | Basic Plan CFA 0 - 2,499 | Plus Plan CFA 2,500 - 12,499 | Premium Plan CFA 12,500 - 49,999 | Max Plan CFA 50,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTN | CFA 100 | CFA 90 | CFA 80 | CFA 80 |
| Orange | CFA 16 | CFA 16 | CFA 16 | CFA 16 |
Dedicated Short Code
| Type | Short Code Application Fee | Regulatory Agency Application Fee | ARTCI Annual Fee | Annual Maintenace Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-digit Code | CFA 600,000 | CFA 2,000,000 | CFA 2,000,000 | CFA 2,160,000 |
| 5-digit Code | CFA 600,000 | CFA 1,000,000 | CFA 1,000,000 | CFA 2,160,000 |
Shared Short Code (Keyword)
| Set Up | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|
| CFA 0 | CFA 77,250 |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Set Up | ZAR 3,500 |
| Monthly Maintenance | ZAR 1,125 |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Incoming SMS | ZAR 0.60 |
Dedicated Short Code (Toll Free)
Price Per SMS (Paid by the Business)
| MTN | AirtelTigo | Vodafone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incoming SMS | GHC 0.053 | GHC 0.053 | GHC 0.053 |
Application Fees - NCA
| Service | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | One-off | GHC 1,500 |
| Annual 4-digit Short Code Fee | Annual | GHC 500 |
| Annual 3-digit Short Code Fee | Annual | GHC 2100 |
Telco Costs
| Telco | Set Up Cost | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| MTN | GHC 0 | GHC 450 |
| AirtelTigo | GHC 1,000 | GHC 450 |
| Vodafone | GHC 0 | GHC 450 |
Shared Short Code (Toll Free)
Price Per SMS (Paid by the Business)
| MTN | AirtelTigo | Vodafone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incoming SMS | GHC 0.053 | GHC 0.053 | GHC 0.053 |
Application Fees - Africa’s Talking
| Service | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | One-off | GHC 1,500 |
Telco Costs
| Telco | Set Up Cost | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| MTN | GHC 0 | GHC 450 |
| AirtelTigo | GHC 0 | GHC 450 |
| Vodafone | GHC 0 | GHC 450 |
Shared Short Code (Standard Rated)
Price Per SMS (Paid by the End User)
| MTN | AirtelTigo | Vodafone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incoming SMS | GHC 0.53 | GHC 0.53 | GHC 0.53 |
Monthly Maintainance
| Setup | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|
| GHC 1,800 | GHC 250 |
Dedicated Short Code
Set Up Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Regulator | CFA 550,000 |
| Orange (Telco) | CFA 1,100,000 |
| Free (Telco) | CFA 550,000 |
| Expresso (Telco) | CFA 550,000 |
Annual Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Regulator | CFA 550,000 |
Monthly Maintenance Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Orange (Telco) | CFA 42,000 |
| Free (Telco) | CFA 42,000 |
| Expresso (Telco) | CFA 42,000 |
MO and MT Cost
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| MO SMS | CFA 20 |
| MT SMS | CFA 20 |
Dedicated Short Code
Set Up Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Regulator | CFA 400,000 |
| Orange (Telco) | CFA 1,100,000 |
| Airtel (Telco) | CFA 700,000 |
| Moov (Telco) | CFA 400,000 |
Annual Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Regulator | CFA 1,100,000 |
Monthly Maintenance Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Orange (Telco) | CFA 75,000 |
| Airtel (Telco) | CFA 75,000 |
| Moov (Telco) | CFA 75,000 |
MO and MT Cost
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| MO SMS | CFA 20 |
| MT SMS | CFA 20 |
Dedicated Short Code
Set Up Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Regulator | CFA 400,000 |
| Orange (Telco) | CFA 700,000 |
| Malitel (Telco) | CFA 400,000 |
| Telecel (Telco) | CFA 400,000 |
Annual Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Regulator | CFA 1,100,000 |
Monthly Maintenance Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Orange (Telco) | CFA 42,000 |
| Malitel (Telco) | CFA 42,000 |
| Telecel (Telco) | CFA 42,000 |
MO and MT Cost
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| MO SMS | CFA 28 |
| MT SMS | CFA 28 |
Dedicated Short Code
Set Up Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Regulator | CFA 700,000 |
| Orange (Telco) | CFA 400,000 |
| MTN (Telco) | CFA 550,000 |
| Cellcom (Telco) | CFA 550,000 |
Annual Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Regulator | CFA 700,000 |
Monthly Maintenance Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Orange (Telco) | CFA 75,000 |
| MTN (Telco) | CFA 75,000 |
| Cellcom (Telco) | CFA 75,000 |
MO and MT Cost
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| MO SMS | CFA 20 |
| MT SMS | CFA 20 |
Dedicated Short Code
Set Up Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Regulator | CFA 400,000 |
| MTN (Telco) | CFA 400,000 |
| Orange (Telco) | CFA 400,000 |
| Camtel (Telco) | CFA 400,000 |
| Nextel (Telco) | CFA 400,000 |
Annual Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Regulator | CFA 1,100,000 |
Monthly Maintenance Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| MTN (Telco) | CFA 42,000 |
| Orange (Telco) | CFA 42,000 |
| Camtel (Telco) | CFA 42,000 |
| Nextel (Telco) | CFA 42,000 |
MO and MT Cost
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| MO SMS - MTN | CFA 40 |
| MT SMS - MTN | CFA 40 |
| MO SMS - Other Telcos | CFA 20 |
| MT SMS - Other Telcos | CFA 20 |
Dedicated Short Code
Set Up Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Regulator | CFA 1,500,000 |
| Econet (Telco) | CFA 0 |
| Lumitel (Telco) | CFA 0 |
| Smart (Telco) | CFA 0 |
Annual Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Regulator | CFA 1,500,000 |
Monthly Maintenance Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Econet (Telco) | CFA 159,000 |
| Lumitel (Telco) | CFA 117,000 |
| Smart (Telco) | CFA 117,000 |
MO and MT Cost
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| MO SMS | CFA 10 |
| MT SMS | CFA 10 |
Dedicated Short Code
Set Up Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Regulator | CFA 350,000 |
| MTN (Telco) | CFA 350,000 |
Annual Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Regulator | CFA 1,100,000 |
Monthly Maintenance Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| MTN (Telco) | CFA 42,000 |
MO and MT Cost
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| MO SMS | CFA 10 |
| MT SMS | CFA 10 |
Dedicated Short Code
Set Up Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| ARCE (Regulator) | CFA 503,000 |
| Orange (Telco) | CFA 800,000 |
| Onatel (Telco) | CFA 800,000 |
| Telecel (Telco) | CFA 800,000 |
Annual Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| ARCE (Regulator) | CFA 550,000 |
Monthly Maintenance Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Orange (Telco) | CFA 85,000 |
| Onatel (Telco) | CFA 42,000 |
| Telecel(Telco) | CFA 42,000 |
MO and MT Cost
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| MO SMS | CFA 23 |
| MT SMS | CFA 23 |
Dedicated Short Code
Set Up Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Regulator | CFA 700,000 |
| Togocel (Telco) | CFA 700,000 |
Annual Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Regulator | CFA 1,100,000 |
Monthly Maintenance Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Togocel (Telco) | CFA 117,000 |
MO and MT Cost
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| MO SMS | CFA 25 |
| MT SMS | CFA 25 |
Dedicated Short Code (Standard Rated)
Price Per SMS
| MTC | Telecom Namibia | |
|---|---|---|
| Outgoing SMS | NAD 0.25 | NAD 0.25 |
Telco Costs
| Telco | Set Up Cost | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| MTC | NAD 4,500 | NAD 2,300 |
| Telecom Namibia | NAD 4,500 | NAD 2,300 |
Dedicated Short Code (Standard Rated)
Price Per SMS
| Econet | Vodacom | |
|---|---|---|
| Outgoing SMS | Loti 0.30 | Loti 0.30 |
Telco Costs
| Telco | Set Up Cost | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| Econet | Loti 5,100 | Loti 6,100 |
| Vodacom | Loti 5,100 | Loti 6,100 |
Dedicated Short Code (Standard Rated)
Price Per SMS
| Econet | Vodacom | |
|---|---|---|
| Outgoing SMS | SZL 0.8 | SZL 0.8 |
Telco Costs
| Telco | Set Up Cost | Monthly Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| Econet | SZL 4,500 | SZL 3,300 |
| Vodacom | SZL 4,500 | SZL 3,300 |
Dedicated Short Code
Set Up Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Regulator | EGP 0 |
| Orange (Telco) | EGP 0 |
| Vodafone (Telco) | EGP 0 |
| Etisalat (Telco) | EGP 0 |
| We (Telco) | EGP 0 |
Annual Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Regulator | EGP 20,000 |
Monthly Maintenance Fees
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Orange (Telco) | EGP 1,400 |
| Vodafone (Telco) | EGP 1,400 |
| Etisalat (Telco) | EGP 1,400 |
| We (Telco) | EGP 1,400 |
MO and MT Cost
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| MO SMS | EGP 0 |
| MT SMS | EGP 0.2 |
Pricing
Bulk SMS
| Basic Plan KES 0 - 19,999 |
Plus Plan KES 20,000 - 99,999 |
Premium Plan KES 100,000 - 399,999 |
Max Plan KES 400,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safaricom | KES 0.8 | KES 0.7 | KES 0.6 | KES 0.4 |
| Airtel Kenya (Local Traffic) | KES 0.8 | KES 0.8 | KES 0.7 | KES 0.6 |
| Airtel Kenya (International Traffic)* | USD 0.056 | |||
| Other Kenyan Telcos | KES 0.8 | KES 0.8 | KES 0.7 | KES 0.6 |
*Please Note:
- Airtel identifies traffic as international when your sender Id represents a brand that terminates messages to more than one country. That means that if you are sending messages from Kenya to an Airtel subscriber in any other country, then that message will be identified as international.
- Up to 160 characters are considered one message. Anything exceeding that will be counted as a new message.
- Also note that using special characters affects your character count and one SMS will be 70 characters instead of 160 characters. Here’s more information on character count.
Sender ID
Sender ID set up cost for all Mobile Service Providers
| Telco | Set Up |
|---|---|
| Bundled Safaricom & Airtel | KES 14,100 |
| Safaricom only | KES 8,700 |
| Airtel only | KES 8,700 |
| Telkom | KES 4,500 |
| Equitel | KES 9,000 |
Bulk SMS
| Basic Plan UGX 0 - 499,999 |
Plus Plan UGX 500,000 - 2,499,999 |
Premium Plan UGX 2,500,000 - 9,999,999 |
Max Plan UGX 10,000,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTN Uganda | UGX 27 | UGX 25 | UGX 22 | UGX 19 |
| Airtel Uganda (Local Traffic) | UGX 25 | UGX 23 | UGX 20 | UGX 18 |
| Other Ugandan Telcos | UGX 35 | UGX 35 | UGX 30 | UGX 25 |
*Please Note:
- Airtel identifies traffic as international when your sender Id represents a brand that terminates messages to more than one country. That means that if you are sending messages from Uganda to an Airtel subscriber in any other country, then that message will be identified as international.
- Up to 160 characters are considered one message. Anything exceeding that will be counted as a new message.
- Also note that using special characters affects your character count and one SMS will be 70 characters instead of 160 characters. Here’s more information on character count.
Sender ID
| Set Up | Monthly Maintenance | |
|---|---|---|
| MTN Uganda | None | UGX 250,000 |
| Airtel Uganda | UGX 250,000 | None |
Bulk SMS
| Basic Plan TZS 0 - 499,999 |
Plus Plan TZS 500,000 - 2,499,999 |
Max Plan TZS 2,500,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Vodacom | TZS 22 | TZS 20 | Contact Sales |
| Airtel | TZS 22 | TZS 20 | Contact Sales |
| Zantel | TZS 22 | TZS 20 | Contact Sales |
| Halotel | TZS 22 | TZS 20 | Contact Sales |
| TTCL | TZS 22 | TZS 20 | Contact Sales |
| Tigo | TZS 22 | TZS 20 | Contact Sales |
*Please Note:
- Up to 160 characters are considered one message. Anything exceeding that will be counted as a new message.
- Also note that using special characters affects your character count and one SMS will be 70 characters instead of 160 characters. Here’s more information on character count.
Bulk SMS
| Basic Plan RWF 0 - 99,999 |
Plus Plan RWF 100,000 - 499,999 |
Premium Plan RWF 500,000 - 1,999,999 |
Max Plan RWF 2,000,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTN Rwanda | RWF 10 | RWF 8 | RWF 7 | RWF 6 |
| Other Rwandese Telcos | RWF 10 | RWF 8 | RWF 6 | RWF 5 |
*Please Note:
- Up to 160 characters are considered one message. Anything exceeding that will be counted as a new message.
- Also note that using special characters affects your character count and one SMS will be 70 characters instead of 160 characters. Here’s more information on character count.
Sender ID
It is currently free to raise Sender IDs
Bulk SMS
| Region | Price list |
|---|---|
| Africa | View price list |
| Asia | View price list |
| Europe | View price list |
| North America | View price list |
| Oceania | View price list |
| South America | View price list |
Definition:
- MCC - Unique three digit Mobile Country Code used to identify a country.
- MNC - Unique two digit Mobile Network Code used to ideintify a mobile network.
Bulk SMS
| Basic Plan NGN 0 - 99,999 |
Plus Plan NGN 100,000 - 499,999 |
Premium Plan NGN 500,000 - 999,999 |
Max Plan NGN 1,000,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTN Transactional Bind | NGN 3.20 | NGN 3.00 | NGN 2.80 | NGN 2.70 |
| 9mobile Transactional Bind | NGN 4.40 | NGN 4.30 | NGN 4.30 | NGN 4.20 |
| Airtel Transactional Bind | NGN 3.20 | NGN 3.00 | NGN 2.80 | NGN 2.70 |
| Glo Transactional Bind | NGN 3.20 | NGN 3.00 | NGN 2.80 | NGN 2.70 |
| All other Telco's and Binds | NGN 2.20 | NGN 2.20 | NGN 2.15 | NGN 2.15 |
*Please Note:
- Up to 160 characters are considered one message. Anything exceeding that will be counted as a new message.
- Also note that using special characters affects your character count and one SMS will be 70 characters instead of 160 characters. Here’s more information on character count.
Sender ID
It is currently free to raise Sender IDs
Bulk SMS
| Basic Plan ZMW 0 - 2,499 |
Plus Plan ZMW 2,500 - 12,499 |
Premium Plan ZMW 12,500 - 49,999 |
Max Plan ZMW 50,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All networks | ZMW 0.24 | ZMW 0.21 | ZMW 0.19 | ZMW 0.17 |
*Please Note:
- Airtel identifies traffic as international when your sender Id represents a brand that terminates messages to more than one country. That means that if you are sending messages from Zambia to an Airtel subscriber in any other country, then that message will be identified as international.
- Up to 160 characters are considered one message. Anything exceeding that will be counted as a new message.
- Also note that using special characters affects your character count and one SMS will be 70 characters instead of 160 characters. Here’s more information on character count.
Sender ID
It is currently free to raise Sender IDs
Bulk SMS
| Basic Plan Pula 0 - 2,200 |
Plus Plan Pula 2,201 - 11,000 |
Premium Plan Pula 11,001 - 40,000 |
Max Plan Pula 40,001+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| beMobile | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| MASCOM | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Orange | 0.45 | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.30 |
Bulk SMS
| Basic Plan Lilangeni 0 - 3,200 |
Plus Plan Lilangeni 3,201 - 16,000 |
Premium Plan Lilangeni 16,001 - 60,000 |
Max Plan Lilangeni 60,001+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swazi Mobile | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.21 |
| MTN | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.21 |
Sender ID
It is currently free to raise Sender IDs.
Bulk SMS
| Basic Plan Namibia Dollar 0 - 3,200 |
Plus Plan Namibia Dollar 3,201 - 16,000 |
Premium Plan Namibia Dollar 16,001 - 60,000 |
Max Plan Namibia Dollar 60,001+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo | 0.35 | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.30 |
| MTC | 0.35 | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.30 |
Sender ID
SMS will go out with a Short Code as the Sender ID.
Bulk SMS
| Basic Plan Loti 0 - 3,200 |
Plus Plan Loti 3,201 - 16,000 |
Premium Plan Loti 16,001 - 60,000 |
Max Plan Loti 60,001+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Econet | Loti 0.20 | Loti 0.19 | Loti 0.17 | Loti 0.15 |
| Vodacom | Loti 0.20 | Loti 0.19 | Loti 0.17 | Loti 0.15 |
Sender ID
It is currently free to raise Sender IDs
Bulk SMS
| Basic Plan USD 0 - 200 |
Plus Plan USD 201 - 950 |
Premium Plan USD 951 - 3,500 |
Max Plan USD 3,501+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Econet | USD 0.050 | USD 0.045 | USD 0.040 | USD 0.035 |
| Net*One | USD 0.050 | USD 0.045 | USD 0.040 | USD 0.035 |
| Telecel | USD 0.050 | USD 0.045 | USD 0.040 | USD 0.035 |
Bulk SMS
| Telco | Cost |
|---|---|
| Airtel Malawi (Local Traffic) | MWK 15 |
| Airtel Malawi (International Traffic)* | USD 0.056 |
| Other Malawi Telcos | MWK 15 |
*Please Note:
- Airtel identifies traffic as international when your sender Id represents a brand that terminates messages to more than one country. That means that if you are sending messages from Malawi to an Airtel subscriber in any other country, then that message will be identified as international.
- Up to 160 characters are considered one message. Anything exceeding that will be counted as a new message.
- Also note that using special characters affects your character count and one SMS will be 70 characters instead of 160 characters. Here’s more information on character count.
Sender ID
It is currently free to raise Sender IDs
Bulk SMS
| Telco | Basic Plan CFA 0 - 2,499 |
Plus Plan CFA 2,500 - 12,499 |
Premium Plan CFA 12,500 - 49,999 |
Max Plan CFA 50,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTN | CFA 19.06 | CFA 18.90 | CFA 18.60 | CFA 17.80 |
Bulk SMS
| Telco | Basic Plan CFA 0 - 2,499 |
Plus Plan CFA 2,500 - 12,499 |
Premium Plan CFA 12,500 - 49,999 |
Max Plan CFA 50,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | CFA 27 | CFA 26 | CFA 25 | CFA 24 |
Bulk SMS
| Telco | Basic Plan CFA 0 - 2,499 |
Plus Plan CFA 2,500 - 12,499 |
Premium Plan CFA 12,500 - 49,999 |
Max Plan CFA 50,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Telcos | CFA 19.10 | CFA 18.80 | CFA 18.60 | CFA 17.80 |
Bulk SMS
| Basic Plan ETB 0 - 5,300 |
Plus Plan ETB 5,301 - 27,600 |
Premium Plan ETB 27,601 - 111,000 |
Max Plan ETB 111,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethio telecom | ETB 4.50 | ETB 4.50 | ETB 4.50 | ETB 4.50 |
*Please Note:
- Up to 160 characters are considered one message. Anything exceeding that will be counted as a new message.
- Also note that using special characters affects your character count and one SMS will be 70 characters instead of 160 characters. Here’s more information on character count.
- Messages will be sent out using a default Sender ID.
Bulk SMS
| Basic Plan CFA 0 - 2,499 |
Plus Plan CFA 2,500 - 12,499 |
Premium Plan CFA 12,500 - 49,999 |
Max Plan CFA 50,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange (Aliza) | CFA 19.10 | CFA 18.80 | CFA 18.60 | CFA 17.80 |
| Tigo (Sentel) | CFA 19.10 | CFA 18.80 | CFA 18.60 | CFA 17.80 |
| Hayo (CSU) | CFA 19.10 | CFA 18.80 | CFA 18.60 | CFA 17.80 |
| Expresso (Sudatel) | CFA 19.10 | CFA 18.80 | CFA 18.60 | CFA 17.80 |
*Please Note:
- Up to 160 characters are considered one message. Anything exceeding that will be counted as a new message.
- Also note that using special characters affects your character count and one SMS will be 70 characters instead of 160 characters. Here’s more information on character count.
Sender ID
It is currently free to raise Sender IDs
Bulk SMS
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Outgoing SMS | ZAR 0.20 |
Bulk SMS
| Basic Plan CFA 0 - 2,499 |
Plus Plan CFA 2,500 - 12,499 |
Premium Plan CFA 12,500 - 49,999 |
Max Plan CFA 50,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTN | CFA 17 | CFA 16 | CFA 15 | CFA 15 |
| Orange | CFA 17 | CFA 16 | CFA 15 | CFA 15 |
*Please Note:
- Up to 160 characters are considered one message. Anything exceeding that will be counted as a new message.
- Also note that using special characters affects your character count and one SMS will be 70 characters instead of 160 characters. Here’s more information on character count.
Sender ID
It is currently free to raise Sender IDs
Bulk SMS
| Basic Plan GHS 0 - 1,089 |
Plus Plan GHS 1,090 - 5,449 |
Premium Plan GHS 5,450 - 20,999 |
Max Plan GHS 21,000+ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTN | GHS 0.053 | GHS 0.045 | GHS 0.038 | GHS 0.030 |
| Vodafone | GHS 0.053 | GHS 0.045 | GHS 0.038 | GHS 0.030 |
| Airtel Tigo | GHS 0.053 | GHS 0.045 | GHS 0.038 | GHS 0.030 |
| Glo | GHS 0.053 | GHS 0.045 | GHS 0.038 | GHS 0.030 |
*Please Note:
- Up to 160 characters are considered one message. Anything exceeding that will be counted as a new message.
- Also note that using special characters affects your character count and one SMS will be 70 characters instead of 160 characters. Here’s more information on character count.
Sender ID
It is currently free to raise Sender IDs
Pricing
(Kenya)
Revenue share
| < 100,000 SMS's | 100,000 - 1,000,000 SMS's | > 1,000,000 SMS's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government of Kenya | 39.2% | 39.2% | 39.2% |
| Amount is regarded as 100% after the above deductions | |||
| Safaricom | 50% | 40% | 30% |
| Amount is regarded as 100% after the above deductions | |||
| Shortcode owner | 80% | 85% | 90% |
| Africa's Talking | 20% | 15% | 10% |
Premium SMS revenue calculator
Total Revenue (10 messages):
KES 28.74
Revenue per SMS sent