Celcom Africa - Instant Messaging Solutions

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Bulk SMS DR Congo from Celcom Africa routes to Vodacom DRC, Airtel DRC, and Orange DRC - covering Central Africa's largest market with ARPTC-compliant messaging and CDF billing.

Bulk SMS DR Congo on Vodacom, Airtel, and Orange DRC - ARPTC-compliant messaging for Central Africa's largest market.

99.99%
uptime
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Countries
850M+
Vol/Month
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Trusted across African enterprises

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Everything you need

Why businesses in this market choose Celcom Africa

One African messaging stack - routes, compliance, and delivery tools that work together.

All three major networks

Vodacom DRC, Airtel DRC, and Orange DRC direct connections.

CDF billing

Pay in Congolese Francs via mobile money or bank transfer.

ARPTC compliance

Autorité de Régulation des Postes et Télécommunications requirements met.

French language support

Full Unicode support for French campaign content.

Kinshasa support

Onboarding for Congolese businesses and organisations.

NGO-friendly pricing

Affordable rates for humanitarian and development programmes.

Why Celcom Africa

Network coverage across DR Congo

Celcom Africa connects directly to Vodacom DRC, Airtel DRC, and Orange DRC, covering the Congolese mobile market. Direct routes deliver with reliable reach across Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, and major urban centres. Our infrastructure complies with ARPTC A2P messaging requirements.

  • French language support
  • Kinshasa support
  • NGO-friendly pricing
Network coverage across DR Congo
Process

How to get started in this market

  1. 1

    Register an account

    Sign up online - no paperwork required for standard accounts.

  2. 2

    Register your Sender ID

    Submit your business name for regulator-compliant sender ID approval in DR Congo.

  3. 3

    Top up in CDF

    Fund your account via mobile money, bank transfer, or card in local currency.

  4. 4

    Upload contacts and send

    Send via dashboard, API, or bulk CSV upload to all major networks.

  5. 5

    Track delivery

    Real-time delivery reports per network with exportable logs.

Where it works

SMS use cases for this market businesses

From Nairobi fintechs to Lagos retailers - teams across Africa run customer-critical messaging on Celcom every day.

  • Mobile money transaction alerts
  • NGO humanitarian and programme notifications
  • Mining sector workforce and safety alerts
  • Agricultural advisory for rural farmers
  • Government public health campaign broadcasts
  • Education institution communications

Frequently asked questions

Which networks do you cover in DR Congo?

Vodacom DRC, Airtel DRC, and Orange DRC - the three major operators.

Is bulk SMS ARPTC compliant?

Yes. We support ARPTC messaging requirements including sender ID registration.

Can I send messages in French?

Yes. Full Unicode support for French characters.

Do you offer NGO pricing?

Yes. Contact us for affordable rates for humanitarian programmes.

Can I pay in Congolese Francs?

Yes. CDF mobile money and bank transfer are supported.

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Start sending bulk SMS in DR Congo

Create your account and reach Congolese subscribers.

Competitive CDF per-SMS rates for businesses and NGOs. REST API, webhooks, and ready-made plugins connect Celcom to your existing systems.