What is SMPP and how does it work?

SMPP (Short Message Peer-to-Peer) is a telecommunications protocol for exchanging SMS messages between SMS centers and external applications. It's designed for high-volume messaging with low latency. With SMPP, you establish a persistent TCP connection to our gateway, allowing you to send thousands of messages per second with real-time delivery reports. It's the preferred protocol for enterprises, banks, and aggregators sending millions of messages.

What's the difference between SMPP and HTTP API?

SMPP is a persistent connection protocol designed for high-volume messaging, offering lower latency and higher throughput (1000+ messages/second) compared to HTTP APIs. HTTP APIs are request-response based and better suited for lower-volume applications (up to 10-50 messages/second). SMPP is ideal for enterprises sending millions of messages, while HTTP APIs are perfect for startups and small businesses.

Which countries does your SMPP gateway support?

Our SMPP gateway supports over 50 African countries including Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, DR Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Mozambique, and more. See our full list at esmsafrica.io/countries.

Do you offer SMPP connectivity for Uganda?

Yes, we offer high-performance SMPP connectivity for Uganda with direct connections to MTN Uganda, Airtel Uganda, and Africell. Perfect for enterprises, banks, and aggregators sending high-volume SMS. Low latency, high throughput, and real-time DLR. Dedicated IP whitelisting and 24/7 technical support.

Do you offer SMPP connectivity for Kenya?

Yes, we provide premium SMPP connectivity for Kenya with direct integrations to Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, and Telkom Kenya. CAK compliant. High-throughput SMPP for Nairobi-based enterprises and fintech companies. Support for transmitter, receiver, and transceiver modes. 1000+ messages/second capability.

Do you offer SMPP connectivity for Nigeria?

Yes, we offer the #1 SMPP gateway for Nigeria with direct connections to MTN Nigeria, Glo, Airtel Nigeria, and 9mobile. NCC compliant with special routing for DND and non-DND numbers. High-performance SMPP for Lagos enterprises sending millions of promotional and transactional messages. Low latency, high throughput, real-time DLR.

Do you offer SMPP connectivity for South Africa?

Yes, we provide premium SMPP connectivity for South Africa with direct connections to Vodacom, MTN South Africa, Cell C, and Telkom. WASPA compliant. High-throughput SMPP for Johannesburg and Cape Town enterprises. Support for alphanumeric sender IDs and two-way SMS via SMPP.

What SMPP versions do you support?

We support SMPP v3.4, the most widely used version. We also maintain backward compatibility with v3.3. Our gateway supports all standard SMPP operations including submit_sm, deliver_sm, query_sm, and data_sm for various use cases.

What bind modes do you support?

We support all three SMPP bind modes: Transmitter (for sending only), Receiver (for receiving only), and Transceiver (for sending and receiving over a single connection). You can establish multiple binds for redundancy and load balancing.

What is your SMPP throughput capacity?

Our SMPP gateway supports up to 1000+ messages per second depending on your plan and configuration. For enterprise clients, we can scale to even higher throughput with dedicated infrastructure. Latency is typically under 100ms for optimal performance.

Do you provide real-time DLR via SMPP?

Yes, we provide real-time delivery reports (DLR) via SMPP. You'll receive deliver_sm PDUs with final delivery status (DELIVERED, UNDELIVERABLE, EXPIRED, etc.) as soon as they're available from the operators. Perfect for tracking message status in your system.

What are your SMPP pricing and setup fees?

Our SMPP service has a one-time setup fee starting from $500 and monthly commitment pricing based on volume. Plans range from Starter SMPP ($500/month) to Enterprise SMPP ($5000/month) with higher throughput, multiple IPs, and dedicated support. Contact our sales team for a customized quote based on your volume requirements.

Do you provide SMPP documentation and support?

Yes, we provide comprehensive SMPP documentation including connection parameters, bind examples, PDU formats, and sample code in multiple languages. Our technical support team is available 24/7 to assist with integration and troubleshooting.

SMPP Gateway

Enterprise-Grade

Messaging Infrastructure

Scale your messaging operations with a high-throughput SMPP Gateway from eSMS Africa. Direct operator connectivity with 1,000+ TPS and 99.99% uptime SLA.

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1k+ TPS

Throughput

99.99%

Uptime SLA

50+

Operators

SMPP Connectivity

Carrier-grade performance,
built for Africa

Purpose-built SMPP infrastructure that handles the demands of the highest-volume enterprise messaging operations across the continent.

Direct Operator Connectivity

Direct SMPP connections to telecom operators across Africa for bulk and transactional messaging. Eliminate middlemen and reduce latency with our direct routing infrastructure.

Ultra-Fast Throughput

High-performance SMPP gateway supporting 1,000+ transactions per second for enterprise-grade communications. Optimised for massive scale messaging with minimal latency.

Comprehensive Monitoring

Monitor, report, and optimise delivery with live DLRs and detailed system metrics. Real-time analytics with delivery reports, throughput monitoring, and performance insights.

Enterprise-Grade Reliability

99.99% uptime SLA with secured routes and 24/7 technical support. Redundant infrastructure, automatic failover, and carrier-grade security for mission-critical messaging.

Enterprise Solution

Why choose eSMS Africa
as your SMPP provider?

Join enterprises across Africa leveraging our SMPP platform for massive scale messaging with trusted delivery.

High-capacity throughput (1,000+ TPS)

Uganda

Kenya

Tanzania

Rwanda

Nigeria

Ghana

Zambia

Malawi

Burundi

Ivory Coast

Direct Telecom Integration

Seamless integration with all major African telecom operators with local route prioritisation for optimal delivery rates.

Global SMS Delivery

Extended reach beyond Africa with international SMPP connectivity and global SMS delivery capabilities.

Complete Delivery Tracking

Real-time delivery reports, comprehensive logs, and detailed analytics for every message sent through the SMPP gateway.

Advanced SMPP Features

Full support for message concatenation, delivery receipts, custom TON/NPI, and multipart messaging.

Technical Specifications

Advanced SMPP Gateway Features

Everything you need for enterprise-grade messaging operations across Africa

Bidirectional SMPP

Full SMPP 3.4 protocol support with both transmitter and receiver capabilities for two-way messaging applications.

Load Balancing

Intelligent load balancing across multiple SMPP sessions and connections for optimal throughput and reliability.

Automatic Reconnection

Smart session management with automatic reconnection and failover mechanisms to ensure continuous service availability.

Enterprise Security

TLS encryption, IP whitelisting, rate limiting, and comprehensive security features for protected SMPP connections.

Message Queueing

Persistent message queues with retry logic and guaranteed delivery for mission-critical messaging applications.

Real-time Analytics

Comprehensive dashboard with throughput metrics, delivery statistics, and performance monitoring tools.

Industry Applications

Trusted by Enterprise Messaging Providers

Powering mission-critical messaging infrastructure across multiple industries

Aggregators & MSPs

High-volume messaging platforms and mobile service providers requiring carrier-grade SMPP connectivity.

Mobile Operators

Direct SMPP peering for telecom operators to expand their messaging reach and capacity.

Cloud Platforms

SMPP integration for CPaaS platforms, UCaaS solutions, and cloud communication services.

Broadcast Services

High-throughput messaging for emergency alerts, public announcements, and mass notification systems.

1,000+

Transactions Per Second

Maximum throughput capacity

99.99%

Uptime SLA

Enterprise-grade reliability

50+

Direct Operator Connections

Across Africa

<50ms

Average Response Time

For SMPP operations

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