South Africa SMS API Pricing
Public outbound SMS rates to South Africa (ZA) by provider. 5 providers. Updated 2026-07-15.
| Provider | Rate/msg | Sender type | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plivo ✓ cheapest | ~$0.0156 from est. | longcode | per_segment | Official |
| Telnyx | $0.0455 | longcode | per_message | Official |
| MessageBird | $0.06219 est. | — | per_message | Official |
| AWS SNS | $0.1 | — | per_message | Official |
| Twilio | $0.1355 est. | longcode | per_segment | Official |
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Estimate = rate × volume. Excludes carrier fees, registration and rate decks. '~' (from) = lowest-network rate.