Celcom Africa SMS API
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Celcom Africa SMS API, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Celcom Africa SMS API's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya SMS | €0.01, paid once | Pay as you go · SMS credits never expire · per SMS |
The facts
Each one read from Celcom Africa SMS API's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API access
- API access has no call fees; customers pay for SMS credits used.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Coverage
- Celcom says its SMS gateway serves more than 50 African markets through carrier connections.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Developer tools
- The API uses REST and JSON, and the developer page provides PHP, Python, and Node.js examples.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Endpoints
- The documentation includes endpoints for SMS, OTP, bulk SMS, delivery reports, and balance checks.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Integration limitation
- The integrations page says SMS is supported through Zapier, while WhatsApp trigger availability is expanding.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Listed integrations include WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier, and webhooks.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Reliability
- The SMS gateway page states a 99.9% uptime SLA and redundant carrier routing by country.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Scheduling
- SMS messages can be scheduled using the optional timeToSend parameter.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- Celcom says API traffic is encrypted in transit and data handling aligns with Kenya's DPA 2019, Nigeria's NDPR, and South Africa's POPIA.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Celcom says its Nairobi team provides 24/7 phone, email, and chat support, with dedicated account managers for enterprise customers.checked 11 Oct 2026
- What it does
- The SMS REST API sends bulk messages and provides delivery reports and account balance queries.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Who it serves
- Celcom says it serves organisations including SMEs, enterprises, banks, fintechs, government agencies, healthcare providers, and NGOs.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2013checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Westpark Suites, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenyachecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free testing
- A free account and complimentary SMS credits are available for testing.checked 11 Oct 2026
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