SMS in DR Congo

Bulk SMS, OTP & SMS API
in DR Congo.

Reach every subscriber on Vodacom, Airtel, Orange & Africell with direct routes into DR Congo. Bulk campaigns, transactional alerts, OTP verification and SMPP - one platform, local sender IDs, from CDF 136.3 per SMS.

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Direct operator routes Local sender IDs 99.9% uptime

Networks we reach in DR Congo

VodacomAirtelOrangeAfricell

Hub

Kinshasa

Status

Live in production

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Everything for DR Congo

One account for messaging in DR Congo.

Bulk SMS

Send campaigns, alerts and notifications to any DR Congo number with delivery reports.

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SMS API

A simple REST API and SDKs (Python, Node, PHP, Go) to send SMS from your app in DR Congo.

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OTP & Verify

Generate, send and check one-time passcodes for DR Congo sign-ups and 2FA in two API calls.

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SMPP Gateway

Bind over SMPP 3.4 for high-throughput A2P traffic into DR Congo networks.

SMPP access

Transactional and marketing email with SPF, DKIM and DMARC set up for you.

eSMS Mail

Short Links

Branded short links and QR codes with click, country and device analytics.

eSMS Links

DR Congo pricing

Transparent SMS rates.

Live rates - updated automatically.

Full pricing

Basic

CDF 136.3/ SMS

CDF 0 - CDF 1,752,814

Intl: USD 0.0602 / SMS

Business

CDF 136.3/ SMS

CDF 1,755,079 - CDF 7,013,524

Intl: USD 0.0602 / SMS

Enterprise

CDF 136.3/ SMS

CDF 7,015,788+

Intl: USD 0.0602 / SMS

Why eSMS Africa

Built to deliver in DR Congo.

Direct routes in DR Congo

Traffic reaches Vodacom, Airtel, Orange & Africell over direct, monitored connections - not grey routes - so delivery and speed stay high.

Local sender IDs

Compliance built in

We handle sender-ID rules, DND and regulator requirements in DR Congo so your traffic stays clean and stays live.

Delivery you can see

Real-time delivery reports, per-message logs and analytics for every campaign and OTP you send into DR Congo.

Banks & fintech

OTP, transaction alerts and fraud notifications for DR Congo customers.

E-commerce

Order confirmations, delivery updates and win-back campaigns.

Health & NGOs

Appointment reminders and field alerts that reach rural DR Congo.

Logistics

Dispatch, pickup and tracking messages to drivers and customers.

FAQ

SMS in DR Congo, answered.

Everything about sending bulk SMS, OTP and API messages to DR Congo networks.

How do I send bulk SMS in DR Congo?

Create a free eSMS Africa account, top up, add your sender ID and send from the dashboard or the SMS API. We route directly to Vodacom, Airtel, Orange & Africell in DR Congo with delivery reports on every message.

Which mobile networks do you cover in DR Congo?

We deliver to all major operators in DR Congo: Vodacom, Airtel, Orange, Africell.

How much does an SMS cost in DR Congo?

Local A2P SMS in DR Congo starts from CDF 136.3 per message, with lower rates as your volume grows. See the pricing page for current basic, business and enterprise tiers.

Can I send OTP and 2FA codes in DR Congo?

Yes. eSMS Verify generates, sends, rate-limits and checks one-time passcodes for DR Congo numbers with your branded sender ID and templates - two API calls, no code state to manage.

Do you support SMPP in DR Congo?

Yes. High-volume senders can bind over SMPP 3.4 for DR Congo traffic with per-bind throughput, delivery receipts and a client portal. Request SMPP access from the dashboard.

DR Congo guides