Pricing
Bulk SMS prices in Zimbabwe
One flat price per network, in USD. No contracts, and credits don't expire.
| Network | Price per message |
|---|---|
| Econet | 1.5c |
| Telecel | 1.5c |
| NetOne | 1.7c |
| In USD, for each one-part message. | |
What a send costs
Prices are for one-part messages, in USD. Pesepay's payment fee is added when you top up.
| Messages | Econet or Telecel | NetOne |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | $15 | $17 |
| 5,000 | $75 | $85 |
| 20,000 | $300 | $340 |
Econet or Telecel
NetOne
Totals for one-part messages, before Pesepay's payment fee.
How long messages are counted
A long message is sent in parts, and each part costs one message.
Standard characters
- in one part
- 160
- per part when a message runs longer
- 153
Emoji and some special characters
- in one part
- 70
- per part when a message runs longer
- 67
Example
A 200-character standard message uses 2 parts, so it costs 3c on Econet or Telecel and 3.4c on NetOne.
How topping up works
- Pay in USD with EcoCash or InnBucks.
- Pesepay's payment fee is added at checkout.
- A $10 top-up adds $10 to your balance.
- The smallest top-up is $1.
What to check when you compare prices
- 01Is that the price at your volume, or only a "from" price?
- 02Does it apply on every network?
- 03Do your credits expire?
- 04Do you pay for messages that fail?
- 05Which currency are you paying in?
Questions
- Why does the SMS bundle on my phone look cheaper?
- Phone bundles are made for personal texting. Ansa SMS sends a whole list from your organisation's name and gives you a delivery report for each message.
- What counts as undelivered?
- A message the network reports it couldn't deliver. You're charged only if the network charges for the message. If it doesn't, you pay nothing.
- Do you offer lower prices at high volume?
- Yes, for large volumes. Email us at [email protected]
Top up a little and test it
Create your account, top up a small amount and text your own phone before you message a customer.
Create free accountFree to create. Sending needs a top-up, and there are no free credits.