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Africa's Talking
VerifiedSMS, USSD, and voice APIs for Africa
The go-to API platform for building SMS, USSD, voice, and airtime top-up features across African telecoms. Used by startups building for feature phone and low-data users.
Best for
Early-stageSaaSSMB
Use when
You need to reach users via SMS or USSD — especially users without smartphones or reliable data.
Skip when
Your entire user base is smartphone-native and you only need WhatsApp or push notifications.
Nigerian SMS requires DND opt-out compliance and sender ID registration. Sandbox mode is great for testing before going live.
Alternatives
Termii, Twilio, Infobip
Verified Apr 1, 2026