Which banks use FalconVAS SMS?

FalconVAS is trusted by major Ethiopian financial institutions including Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Awash Bank, Dashen Bank, Bank of Abyssinia, and many more.

FalconVAS — Bulk SMS & OTP Gateway for Ethiopia

Q: Is there a free SMS plan in Ethiopia?

Yes. FalconVAS offers a free Starter plan with 500 messages per month using a fixed sender ID — no credit card required.

FalconVAS is Ethiopia's most reliable cloud SMS gateway. Send bulk marketing campaigns, OTP verification codes, and transactional alerts to any Ethiopian phone number — across Ethio Telecom and Safaricom ET — at industry-best pricing starting from free. Trusted by banks, fintechs, hospitals, and government agencies across the country.

Mission-critical communication infrastructure for Ethiopian businesses. Deliver marketing campaigns, one-time passwords, loan reminders, appointment confirmations, and banking alerts as low as 0.163 ETB per SMS including VAT. Our average daily message volume exceeds 5.7 million messages, with a delivery success rate above 98%.

Why Ethiopian businesses choose FalconVAS

Ethiopian businesses across banking, fintech, healthcare, and government choose FalconVAS because we offer the fastest delivery, the lowest prices, and the most reliable uptime in the country. Our platform is ERCA registered and fully compliant with Ethiopian telecommunications regulations.

Bulk SMS delivery across all Ethiopian networks including Ethio Telecom and Safaricom ET
High-priority OTP and verification SMS with sub-second delivery
Transactional alerts for banking, fintech, and healthcare
Simple REST API with code examples for Node.js, Python, PHP, and cURL
Free Starter plan — 500 messages per month, no credit card required
Enterprise pricing from 0.163 ETB per SMS including 15% VAT
Trusted by CBE, Telebirr, Awash Bank, Dashen Bank, and more
Google Verified SMS support coming soon
Uptime SLA of 99.9% for enterprise customers
Dedicated account manager and 24/7 support for enterprise plans

SMS Pricing Plans

FalconVAS offers four pricing tiers designed to fit every Ethiopian business — from startups to large enterprises. All prices include 15% VAT as required by ERCA.

Starter (Free) — 500 messages per month. Fixed sender ID. Basic delivery analytics. No credit card required.
Growth — Up to 10,000 messages per month. Custom branded sender ID. Full REST API access. Delivery reports and webhook notifications.
Scale — Up to 100,000 messages per month. Priority delivery queue. Dedicated customer support.
Enterprise — More than 100,000 messages per day. Volume pricing from 0.163 ETB per SMS. Guaranteed SLA. 24/7 dedicated support.

Use Cases

Bulk Marketing SMS in Ethiopia

Send promotional campaigns to thousands of customers at once. Schedule campaigns for optimal delivery times, segment your audience by region or behaviour, and track delivery rates in real time through the FalconVAS dashboard.

OTP and Two-Factor Authentication SMS

Secure your users with one-time passwords delivered in seconds. FalconVAS provides low-latency, high-priority routing for authentication flows. Ethiopian banks, mobile wallets, and e-commerce apps rely on FalconVAS OTP SMS.

Transactional SMS Alerts

Bank balance alerts, loan payment reminders, appointment confirmations, delivery notifications, and purchase receipts — delivered reliably every time.

Government and Public Sector Messaging

Ethiopian government agencies use FalconVAS to communicate with citizens at scale. From tax reminders sent by ERCA to public health notifications from the Ministry of Health.

FalconVAS REST API

The FalconVAS REST API gives your application programmatic access to Ethiopia's SMS network. Base URL: https://api.falconvas.com/v1. Authentication via API keys. All responses in JSON format.

View full API documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest bulk SMS price in Ethiopia?

FalconVAS offers bulk SMS as low as 0.163 ETB per message including VAT for enterprise customers sending more than 100,000 messages per day.

Can I send OTP SMS in Ethiopia?

Yes. FalconVAS provides a reliable OTP SMS API for Ethiopian businesses with instant delivery across all major Ethiopian telecom networks.

Is there a free SMS plan in Ethiopia?

Yes. FalconVAS offers a completely free Starter plan with 500 messages per month using a fixed sender ID. No credit card required.

Which banks and organisations use FalconVAS SMS?

FalconVAS is trusted by Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Awash Bank, Dashen Bank, Bank of Abyssinia, Cooperative Bank of Oromia, Wegagen Bank, Berhan Bank, Telebirr, ERCA, and the Ministry of Finance.

Is FalconVAS compliant with Ethiopian regulations?

Yes. FalconVAS is registered with ERCA and operates in full compliance with Ethiopian telecommunications regulations. All pricing includes 15% VAT.