SMS in Uganda

Bulk SMS, OTP & SMS API
in Uganda.

Reach every subscriber on MTN, Airtel, Lycamobile & Uganda Telecom with direct routes into Uganda. Bulk campaigns, transactional alerts, OTP verification and SMPP - one platform, local sender IDs, from UGX 25 per SMS.

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Direct operator routes Local sender IDs 99.9% uptime

Networks we reach in Uganda

MTNAirtelLycamobileUganda Telecom

Hub

Kampala

Status

Live in production

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Everything for Uganda

One account for messaging in Uganda.

Bulk SMS

Send campaigns, alerts and notifications to any Uganda 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 Uganda.

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OTP & Verify

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

Uganda pricing

Transparent SMS rates.

Live rates - updated automatically.

Full pricing

Basic

UGX 35/ SMS

UGX 0 - UGX 2,872,010

Intl: USD 0.0094 / SMS

Business

UGX 30/ SMS

UGX 2,875,721 - UGX 11,491,753

Intl: USD 0.0081 / SMS

Enterprise

UGX 25/ SMS

UGX 11,495,464+

Intl: USD 0.0067 / SMS

Why eSMS Africa

Built to deliver in Uganda.

Direct routes in Uganda

Traffic reaches MTN, Airtel, Lycamobile & Uganda Telecom 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 Uganda 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 Uganda.

Banks & fintech

OTP, transaction alerts and fraud notifications for Uganda customers.

E-commerce

Order confirmations, delivery updates and win-back campaigns.

Health & NGOs

Appointment reminders and field alerts that reach rural Uganda.

Logistics

Dispatch, pickup and tracking messages to drivers and customers.

FAQ

SMS in Uganda, answered.

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

How do I send bulk SMS in Uganda?

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, Lycamobile & Uganda Telecom in Uganda with delivery reports on every message.

Which mobile networks do you cover in Uganda?

We deliver to all major operators in Uganda: MTN, Airtel, Lycamobile, Uganda Telecom.

How much does an SMS cost in Uganda?

Local A2P SMS in Uganda starts from UGX 25 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 Uganda?

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

Do you support SMPP in Uganda?

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

Uganda guides