SMS in Tanzania

Bulk SMS, OTP & SMS API
in Tanzania.

Reach every subscriber on Vodacom, Airtel, Yas, Halotel & Zantel with direct routes into Tanzania. Bulk campaigns, transactional alerts, OTP verification and SMPP - one platform, local sender IDs, from TZS 14 per SMS.

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Direct operator routes Local sender IDs 99.9% uptime

Networks we reach in Tanzania

VodacomAirtelYasHalotelZantel

Hub

Dar es Salaam

Status

Live in production

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Everything for Tanzania

One account for messaging in Tanzania.

Bulk SMS

Send campaigns, alerts and notifications to any Tanzania 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 Tanzania.

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OTP & Verify

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

Tanzania pricing

Transparent SMS rates.

Live rates - updated automatically.

Full pricing

Basic

TZS 18.2819/ SMS

TZS 0 - TZS 2,046,598

Intl: USD 0.0069 / SMS

Business

TZS 16.9571/ SMS

TZS 2,049,242 - TZS 8,189,038

Intl: USD 0.0064 / SMS

Enterprise

TZS 14/ SMS

TZS 8,191,682+

Intl: USD 0.0053 / SMS

Why eSMS Africa

Built to deliver in Tanzania.

Direct routes in Tanzania

Traffic reaches Vodacom, Airtel, Yas, Halotel & Zantel 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 Tanzania 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 Tanzania.

Banks & fintech

OTP, transaction alerts and fraud notifications for Tanzania customers.

E-commerce

Order confirmations, delivery updates and win-back campaigns.

Health & NGOs

Appointment reminders and field alerts that reach rural Tanzania.

Logistics

Dispatch, pickup and tracking messages to drivers and customers.

FAQ

SMS in Tanzania, answered.

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

How do I send bulk SMS in Tanzania?

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, Yas, Halotel & Zantel in Tanzania with delivery reports on every message.

Which mobile networks do you cover in Tanzania?

We deliver to all major operators in Tanzania: Vodacom, Airtel, Yas, Halotel, Zantel.

How much does an SMS cost in Tanzania?

Local A2P SMS in Tanzania starts from TZS 14 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 Tanzania?

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

Do you support SMPP in Tanzania?

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

Tanzania guides