Bulk SMS Services in AfricaBulk SMS Services in Africa
Our bulk SMS service lets businesses send mass text messaging campaigns and transactional alerts across Africa with 99.9% uptime, direct carrier routes, and pay-as-you-go pricing - no setup fees.
Bulk SMS service with direct carrier routes across Africa - 99.9% uptime, branded sender IDs, and pay-as-you-go pricing with no setup fees.
Trusted across African enterprises
Trusted by Aar, Bidco, Creditinfo, Devki, Dhl, Kengen, Kimisitu, Muthokinju, Pathcare, Premier Hosp, Royal Milk, Safeboda, U&I Microfinance, Unaitas, Unicef, Username, Usernamesacco, Yego
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Why businesses choose Celcom Africa's Bulk SMS
One African messaging stack - routes, compliance, and delivery tools that work together.
Send bulk SMS online
Upload contacts, personalise messages, and broadcast from a web portal or automate via API.
Direct carrier routes
First-class connections to Safaricom, MTN, Vodacom and more - not grey routes.
Branded sender IDs
Send as your business name with per-country sender ID registration handled for you.
Real-time delivery reports
Per-message DLRs, campaign analytics, and exportable logs for every send.
Pan-African coverage
Purpose-built routes in 50+ markets - one hub, many use cases.
Opt-out compliance
STOP keywords, suppression lists, and DND compliance built in for every market.
Why Celcom Africa for bulk SMS
Our infrastructure operates in line with regional regulatory requirements for bulk messaging and sender ID registration, with data handling aligned to Kenya's DPA 2019, Nigeria's NDPR, and South Africa's POPIA.
- Opt-out and DND compliance per market
- Exportable campaign analytics
- Regulator-ready sender ID registration
How Bulk SMS works
- 1
Register an account
Sign up online and verify your business details - most teams are ready to send within minutes.
- 2
Top up credits
Fund your wallet via M-Pesa, mobile money, bank transfer, or card in your local currency.
- 3
Upload contacts
Import your audience via CSV, CRM sync, or API - with consent and opt-out lists respected.
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Compose and send
Write your message, personalise fields, schedule delivery, and launch from the dashboard or API.
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Review results
Analyse delivery rates, responses, and campaign performance with exportable reports.
Common use cases
From Nairobi fintechs to Lagos retailers - teams across Africa run customer-critical messaging on Celcom every day.
- School fee reminders and parent notifications
- Retail flash sales and promotional campaigns
- SACCO and microfinance loan repayment reminders
- NGO programme outreach and appointment alerts
- E-commerce order and delivery updates
Frequently asked questions
How do I send bulk SMS online with Celcom Africa?
Register for a free account, top up credits, upload contacts or connect via API, and send from the dashboard or your application. Most teams send their first campaign within minutes.
Which African countries does your bulk SMS platform cover?
We provide direct routes in 50+ markets including Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Senegal and more via our SMS Gateway Africa hub.
What is the difference between bulk SMS and transactional SMS?
Bulk SMS covers high-volume campaigns and broadcasts. Transactional SMS is for automated, event-triggered alerts like OTPs and order confirmations on priority routes.
Do you offer volume discounts?
Yes. Per-message rates drop automatically as your volume grows. View our transparent pricing page for full tiers.
Is bulk SMS compliant with local data protection laws?
Yes. We support consent capture, STOP keywords, suppression lists, and data handling practices aligned with regional data protection frameworks.
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Create your free account and send your first campaign today.
Competitive per-SMS rates with volume discounts - pay only for messages sent. REST API, webhooks, and ready-made plugins connect Celcom to your existing systems.