SMS in Rwanda

Bulk SMS, OTP & SMS API
in Rwanda.

Reach every subscriber on MTN & Airtel with direct routes into Rwanda. Bulk campaigns, transactional alerts, OTP verification and SMPP - one platform, local sender IDs, from RWF 10 per SMS.

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Direct operator routes Local sender IDs 99.9% uptime

Networks we reach in Rwanda

MTNAirtel

Hub

Kigali

Status

Live in production

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Everything for Rwanda

One account for messaging in Rwanda.

Bulk SMS

Send campaigns, alerts and notifications to any Rwanda 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 Rwanda.

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OTP & Verify

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

Rwanda pricing

Transparent SMS rates.

Live rates - updated automatically.

Full pricing

Basic

RWF 21/ SMS

RWF 0 - RWF 1,138,703

Intl: USD 0.0143 / SMS

Business

RWF 16/ SMS

RWF 1,140,175 - RWF 4,556,286

Intl: USD 0.0109 / SMS

Enterprise

RWF 10/ SMS

RWF 4,557,758+

Intl: USD 0.0068 / SMS

Why eSMS Africa

Built to deliver in Rwanda.

Direct routes in Rwanda

Traffic reaches MTN & Airtel 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 Rwanda 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 Rwanda.

Banks & fintech

OTP, transaction alerts and fraud notifications for Rwanda customers.

E-commerce

Order confirmations, delivery updates and win-back campaigns.

Health & NGOs

Appointment reminders and field alerts that reach rural Rwanda.

Logistics

Dispatch, pickup and tracking messages to drivers and customers.

FAQ

SMS in Rwanda, answered.

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

How do I send bulk SMS in Rwanda?

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 MTN & Airtel in Rwanda with delivery reports on every message.

Which mobile networks do you cover in Rwanda?

We deliver to all major operators in Rwanda: MTN, Airtel.

How much does an SMS cost in Rwanda?

Local A2P SMS in Rwanda starts from RWF 10 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 Rwanda?

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

Do you support SMPP in Rwanda?

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

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