🇿🇲 SMS Destination Guide for Zambia

Country dialing code: +260. We deliver to 4 mobile network operators within Zambia, including Airtel and MTN. Learn how to send compliant SMS to Zambia with our guide below.

Price per SMS

25.95p ex VAT

Two-way support

Not available

Sender ID Types

  • Alphanumeric

    Your brand name as the sender

    After registration

    • Your brand name as the sender, with no reply path.

  • Long code

    VMN / phone number

    Varies by network

    • Needed for two-way messaging and replies.

  • Short code

    Five-digit sender

    Varies by network

    • Best for high-volume campaigns.

Sender ID registration is required by Zambia's networks. We handle the paperwork, and our own KYC and Sender ID verification applies to every account on top for your safety and security.

Zambia's mobile networks

One flat 25.95p rate covers every network we reach in Zambia.

  • Airtel Zambia 8.3M subscribers
  • MTN Zambia 6.8M subscribers
  • Zamtel 3.6M subscribers
  • ZEDMOBILE 10k subscribers

Compliance in Zambia

  • Restricted content: Sex, hate, alcohol and firearms (SHAFT) · Illegal substances including marijuana, cannabis, CBD, THC, prescription drugs and vaping
  • Political content, tobacco, gambling and betting, high-risk financial services (short-term high-interest loans, third-party auto loans, third-party mortgage loans, student loans and cryptocurrency) and debt collection and forgiveness content (payday loans, debt consolidation, debt reduction and credit repair programs) are allowed only with prior approval.
  • Religious content is allowed as long as it does not spread hate.
  • Third-party lead generation is allowed as sensitive content.

These rules are what we generally check against, however they may not be up-to-date. We'll always keep you informed of what is needed for each destination throughout any registration process.

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