How pricing works
You are billed in USD per delivered SMS segment to any Ethiopia network. Your rate improves automatically as your monthly spend moves you into the Business and Enterprise tiers. Prices below are indicative and editable - your account manager confirms final rates and volume deals.
Price per SMS by plan
| Plan | Local / SMS (USD) | International / SMS (USD) | Monthly spend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0.0356 | $0.3247 | USD 0 - USD 774 |
| Business | $0.0331 | $0.3015 | USD 775 - USD 3,097 |
| Enterprise | $0.0305 | $0.2783 | USD 3,098+ |
Local reference (ETB): Basic ETB 5.5892 · Business ETB 5.1967 · Enterprise ETB 4.7885. Billing is in USD.
Networks covered
These rates apply across Ethio Telecom and Safaricom. Tiers: Basic $1-$1,000, Business $1,001-$4,999, Enterprise $5,000+ monthly spend.