Bulk SMS FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

Bulk SMS services work through a web-based platform or API. You upload or type your message, add recipient numbers, and schedule or send instantly. The SMS gateway then routes the messages to mobile networks for delivery.

Bulk SMS is fast, cost-effective, direct, and boasts over 99% open rates. It's ideal for customer engagement, reminders, promotions, emergency alerts, and two-factor authentication.

Choose a reliable bulk SMS provider like Celcom Africa

• Register an account.
• Upload your contact list.
• Create your message (ensure compliance with marketing laws).
• Use a custom sender ID and send or schedule your campaign.

Celcom Africa is the best and cheapest Bulk SMS provider offering cheap bulk SMS services, USSD codes & shortcodes, and Bulk Email and SMS Gateway across Africa with prices starting as low as KES.0.25

Yes, authorities can trace bulk SMS through sender ID registration, IP logs, and telecom records. However, recipient details are confidential unless a legal request is issued.

• Sign up with a bulk SMS provider.
• Create a campaign by composing your message.
• Import contacts via CSV or paste them.
• Use a custom sender ID (if allowed).
• Send or schedule the message.

Some providers offer free trial credits or test messages. However, regular bulk SMS sending requires purchasing SMS credits or bundles. Try Celcom Africa Bulk SMS now!

Yes, many Kenyan providers allow custom sender IDs. This lets you brand your messages with names like "CELCOM" or "BANKALERT". Sender ID registration is required through the provider and CAK (Communications Authority of Kenya).

Yes. Many platforms allow sending SMS globally. Rates vary per country. Ensure your provider supports international routing and that numbers are in the correct format (e.g., +44, +1). Use Celcom Africa API to send Bulk SMS to international numbers and experience quality!

Prices range from KES 0.25 to KES 1.5 per SMS, depending on the volume, route (promotional or transactional), and sender ID type. Discounted rates are available for higher volumes. Celcom Africa is the best and cheapest Bulk SMS provider offering cheap bulk SMS services starting at KES 0.25-0.60

Celcom Africa is the best website and web application for sending Bulk SMS in Kenya and globally. Try our powerful API, which is easy to integrate and seamless!

Use a bulk SMS platform, import 1000 phone numbers, compose your message, and send. Ensure you have enough credits and that your sender ID is approved.

You can:

• Use mobile apps provided by a reliable bulk SMS platform like Celcom Africa
• Access a web portal through your phone browser.
• Use Android SMS gateways with APIs for advanced users.

SMS refers to a single message sent from one person to another. Bulk SMS involves sending a single message to many people simultaneously using a dedicated platform.

• Partner with a licensed Bulk SMS gateway.
• Build or white-label a bulk SMS platform.
• Apply for sender ID support.
• Offer competitive pricing and excellent support.
• Market your service locally and online.

• Start by reselling SMS credits from a larger provider.
• Set up a website with a billing system.
• Offer API integration, customer support, and business tools.
• Partner with SACCOs, schools, churches, and SMEs.

• Apply through your bulk SMS provider.
• Submit your business registration documents and preferred Sender name.
• The provider forwards your request to MNOS
• Approval may take 1–3 days.

You can send SMS without a number by using a custom sender ID via a bulk SMS platform. The message appears with a branded name like "CELCOM" or "BANKALERT" instead of a phone number. This requires sender ID registration through your bulk SMS provider and approval from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK). Celcom Africa helps you register and activate custom sender IDs for your bulk SMS campaigns in Kenya.

A bulk SMS app is a mobile application that allows you to send bulk SMS messages directly from your smartphone or tablet. Celcom Africa offers a user-friendly bulk SMS app for iOS and Android devices, enabling you to send bulk SMS, manage contacts, schedule campaigns, and view delivery reports on the go. Our bulk SMS app provides the same powerful features as our web platform, optimized for mobile use.

A bulk SMS sender is a tool or platform that enables businesses to send SMS messages to multiple recipients simultaneously. Celcom Africa's bulk SMS sender platform includes web-based tools, mobile apps, and API integrations that allow you to send bulk SMS efficiently. Our bulk SMS sender supports custom sender IDs, scheduling, contact management, and real-time delivery tracking, making it the best bulk SMS sender solution in Kenya.

While there is no completely free bulk SMS service for regular use, Celcom Africa offers free trial credits for new users to test our bulk SMS platform. Some providers offer limited free bulk SMS for testing purposes, but commercial bulk SMS sending requires purchasing SMS credits. Celcom Africa provides the cheapest bulk SMS rates in Kenya starting from KES 0.25 per SMS, making it the most affordable bulk SMS service available.

Bulk SMS meaning refers to the practice of sending a large number of text messages (SMS) to multiple recipients at once, typically for marketing, notifications, alerts, or transactional purposes. Unlike regular SMS sent one-to-one, bulk SMS allows businesses to reach thousands of customers simultaneously through a single platform. In Kenya, bulk SMS is widely used by businesses, schools, banks, and government agencies for customer communication and engagement.