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Bulk SMS to South Africa
Send bulk SMS to South Africa from £0.0220/segment. Direct carrier routes · Real-time DLR · API & SMPP
Rate per Segment
£0.0220
Networks Covered
4
Dial Code
+27
Region
Africa
Network Coverage in South Africa
| Network | Rate / Segment | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Vodacom | £0.0220 | Direct Route |
| MTN South Africa | £0.0230 | Direct Route |
| Cell C | £0.0220 | Direct Route |
| Telkom Mobile | £0.0230 | Direct Route |
Encoding Support
GSM-7 Encoding
- • 160 characters per segment
- • Standard Latin alphabet + digits
- • Extended chars: [, ], {, }, \, ^, ~, |, €
- • Lowest cost per message
UCS-2 Encoding
- • 70 characters per segment
- • Full Unicode support
- • Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, emoji
- • Auto-detected from message content
Encoding is automatically selected based on message content. Our API handles this transparently. See our SMS Encoding Guide for details.
Volume Pricing for South Africa
| Monthly Volume | Rate / Segment | Monthly Cost | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 msgs | £0.02200 | £22.00 | — |
| 10,000 msgs | £0.02090 | £209.00 | 5% |
| 50,000 msgs | £0.01980 | £990.00 | 10% |
| 100,000 msgs | £0.01925 | £1925.00 | 13% |
| 500,000 msgs | £0.01870 | £9350.00 | 15% |
All prices per SMS segment. Custom enterprise pricing available for 1M+ messages. Contact us for a quote.
Delivery Information
Premium routes to all South African networks. Coverage across all provinces. Full DLR support with high delivery rates.
Compliance & Regulations
Regulatory Notes for South Africa
POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013) applies. ICASA (Independent Communications Authority of SA) regulates. Opt-in required; Data Subject Rights must be respected.
For full UK compliance guidance, see our SMS Regulations guide. We also offer compliance consultancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to send SMS to South Africa?
SMS to South Africa starts from £0.0220 per segment. Volume discounts available — send 100,000+ messages for as little as £0.01925 per segment.
What encoding is supported for SMS to South Africa?
GSM-7 encoding allows 160 characters per segment for standard Latin text. UCS-2 encoding supports full Unicode (70 chars/segment) for Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, and emoji. Encoding is auto-detected by our API.
Which networks in South Africa do you cover?
We have direct routes to Vodacom, MTN South Africa, Cell C, Telkom Mobile with real-time delivery reports (DLR) on all networks.
How do I send bulk SMS to South Africa?
Sign up at BulkSMSRates, add credit, and send via REST API or SMPP gateway using the +27 country code. No contracts, pay as you go.
Do you provide delivery reports for South Africa?
Yes. Real-time DLR callbacks delivered to your webhook URL within seconds of delivery. Available via both REST API and SMPP.
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