Every network in Burundi
Reach subscribers on any telecom operator in Burundi from one account, with no separate setup per network.
SMS in Burundi
Bulk SMS and OTP to every network in Burundi
FortWave sends to every telecom network in Burundi, so your campaigns, one-time passwords and alerts reach every Burundian phone, whichever operator your customers use. Send from the dashboard or one REST API, and pay per message in Burundian francs.
- Every network in Burundi
- From BIF 30 per SMS
- Pay as you go, no contract
Why businesses in Burundi send SMS with FortWave
SMS reaches every phone in Burundi, including basic phones with no internet. We make sure it arrives.
Your name as the sender
Send under your company name instead of a phone number, so customers know who is texting them.
OTP and verification
Managed one-time passwords: FortWave generates the code, delivers it and verifies it, so you do not have to build it yourself.
Bulk campaigns
Import contacts from Excel or CSV, organise them into groups, personalise each message and schedule sends to thousands of numbers.
Delivery reports
See what was delivered, what failed and why, message by message, in the dashboard or through signed webhooks.
Local pricing and support
Prices in Burundian francs, pay as you go, and a support team working on Central Africa Time.
Start sending in three steps
Create your account
Sign up and top up credits from BIF 50,000. No sales call and no contract.
Register your sender ID
Request your sender name from the dashboard. We handle the approval with the networks, and it is ready within 2 business days.
Send from the dashboard or the API
Launch a campaign without writing code, or call the REST API from your application in a single request.
SMS prices in Burundi
Per message, in Burundian francs. The more you send each month, the less you pay per SMS.
| Monthly volume | Price per SMS | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 10,000 Minimum top-up BIF 50,000 | BIF 35 | Base rate |
| 10,001 – 100,000 | BIF 33 | ~6% |
| 100,001 – 1,000,000 | BIF 30 | ~15% |
| 1,000,000+ | Custom | — |
Sending SMS outside Burundi? Rates for other countries are quoted on request. Get a quote
Built for how Burundi does business
Banks and microfinance
Transaction alerts, OTP for mobile banking and payment confirmations.
Retail and e-commerce
Order confirmations, delivery updates and promotions.
Schools and universities
Results, fee reminders and announcements to parents and students.
NGOs and public services
Awareness campaigns and field coordination that reach every phone, including basic phones.
FAQ
Questions about SMS in Burundi
Which networks in Burundi do you deliver to?
All of them. FortWave delivers SMS to subscribers on any telecom network in Burundi, so you reach every customer from one account.
Can I send SMS with my company name as the sender, and how long does it take?
Yes. Request a sender ID in the dashboard and we register it with the networks in Burundi. It is ready within 2 business days, and from then on your messages show your brand name instead of a phone number.
Can I send OTP verification codes from my app?
Yes. The OTP API generates the code, delivers it by SMS and verifies what the user enters, so your application only asks for a code and checks it.
Do I need a developer to send bulk SMS?
No. Import an Excel or CSV file, choose a group and send from the dashboard. Developers can use the REST API for the same features.
Can I send SMS to other countries?
Yes, on request. Rates outside Burundi depend on the destination and the networks we route through, so contact us with your destinations and expected volume for a quote.
Send your first SMS in Burundi today
Create an account, top up and send. Sending large volumes? Talk to us about custom rates.