SMS in Somalia

Bulk SMS, OTP & SMS API
in Somalia.

Reach every subscriber on Hormuud, Somtel, Telesom & Golis with direct routes into Somalia. Bulk campaigns, transactional alerts, OTP verification and SMPP - one platform, local sender IDs, from SOS 7.5226 per SMS.

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Direct operator routes Local sender IDs 99.9% uptime

Networks we reach in Somalia

HormuudSomtelTelesomGolis

Hub

Mogadishu

Status

Live in production

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Everything for Somalia

One account for messaging in Somalia.

Bulk SMS

Send campaigns, alerts and notifications to any Somalia 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 Somalia.

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OTP & Verify

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

Somalia pricing

Transparent SMS rates.

Live rates - updated automatically.

Full pricing

Basic

SOS 8.7669/ SMS

SOS 0 - SOS 437,781

Intl: USD 0.0155 / SMS

Business

SOS 8.1448/ SMS

SOS 438,347 - SOS 1,751,691

Intl: USD 0.0144 / SMS

Enterprise

SOS 7.5226/ SMS

SOS 1,752,256+

Intl: USD 0.0133 / SMS

Why eSMS Africa

Built to deliver in Somalia.

Direct routes in Somalia

Traffic reaches Hormuud, Somtel, Telesom & Golis 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 Somalia 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 Somalia.

Banks & fintech

OTP, transaction alerts and fraud notifications for Somalia customers.

E-commerce

Order confirmations, delivery updates and win-back campaigns.

Health & NGOs

Appointment reminders and field alerts that reach rural Somalia.

Logistics

Dispatch, pickup and tracking messages to drivers and customers.

FAQ

SMS in Somalia, answered.

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

How do I send bulk SMS in Somalia?

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 Hormuud, Somtel, Telesom & Golis in Somalia with delivery reports on every message.

Which mobile networks do you cover in Somalia?

We deliver to all major operators in Somalia: Hormuud, Somtel, Telesom, Golis.

How much does an SMS cost in Somalia?

Local A2P SMS in Somalia starts from SOS 7.5226 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 Somalia?

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

Do you support SMPP in Somalia?

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

Somalia guides