SMS in Ethiopia

Bulk SMS, OTP & SMS API
in Ethiopia.

Reach every subscriber on Ethio Telecom & Safaricom with direct routes into Ethiopia. Bulk campaigns, transactional alerts, OTP verification and SMPP - one platform, local sender IDs, from ETB 4.941 per SMS.

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Direct operator routes Local sender IDs 99.9% uptime

Networks we reach in Ethiopia

Ethio TelecomSafaricom

Hub

Addis Ababa

Status

Live in production

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Everything for Ethiopia

One account for messaging in Ethiopia.

Bulk SMS

Send campaigns, alerts and notifications to any Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia.

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OTP & Verify

Generate, send and check one-time passcodes for Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia 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

Ethiopia pricing

Transparent SMS rates.

Live rates - updated automatically.

Full pricing

Basic

ETB 5.7672/ SMS

ETB 0 - ETB 125,386

Intl: USD 0.0356 / SMS

Business

ETB 5.3622/ SMS

ETB 125,548 - ETB 501,709

Intl: USD 0.0331 / SMS

Enterprise

ETB 4.941/ SMS

ETB 501,871+

Intl: USD 0.0305 / SMS

Why eSMS Africa

Built to deliver in Ethiopia.

Direct routes in Ethiopia

Traffic reaches Ethio Telecom & Safaricom 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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia.

Banks & fintech

OTP, transaction alerts and fraud notifications for Ethiopia customers.

E-commerce

Order confirmations, delivery updates and win-back campaigns.

Health & NGOs

Appointment reminders and field alerts that reach rural Ethiopia.

Logistics

Dispatch, pickup and tracking messages to drivers and customers.

FAQ

SMS in Ethiopia, answered.

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

How do I send bulk SMS in Ethiopia?

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 Ethio Telecom & Safaricom in Ethiopia with delivery reports on every message.

Which mobile networks do you cover in Ethiopia?

We deliver to all major operators in Ethiopia: Ethio Telecom, Safaricom.

How much does an SMS cost in Ethiopia?

Local A2P SMS in Ethiopia starts from ETB 4.941 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 Ethiopia?

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

Do you support SMPP in Ethiopia?

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

Ethiopia guides