A2P guides and articles

5 articles from eSMS Africa about A2P. Newest first.

• NCC's International A2P Licence Explained: What It Means for OTPs The NCC's 2025 licence for international A2P aggregators aims to bring foreign OTP and alert traffic into Nigeria through approved channels. Here is what was reported and what to ask your SMS provider. Insight· 7 min read
• What Is an SMPP Gateway and When Do You Need One? SMPP is the carrier-grade protocol behind high-volume SMS. Here is what an SMPP gateway does and when to move to one from a REST API. Products· 1 min read
• A2P SMS Regulations in Africa: A Starter Guide An overview of application-to-person SMS rules across African markets - registration, consent, opt-out and quiet hours. Deliverability· 1 min read
• The State of A2P SMS in Africa 2026 A2P SMS is powering Africa's digital economy. Here's where the market stands in 2026 and what's driving its growth. Insight· 1 min read
• Direct SMS Routes vs Aggregators: Why Route Quality Matters The single biggest factor in SMS delivery isn't price - it's route quality. Here's the difference between direct routes and aggregators. Insight· 1 min read