International Messaging to South Africa

Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, and Rain have introduced specific classifications for International Messaging. This classification comes with distinct routing protocols and commercial terms.

An International Message is defined as a message originating from any of the following brands:

International BrandsVodacomMTN Cell C Rain
Air France  
Airbnb 
ALIPAY  
Amazon 
Apple 
Ayoba   
Badoo✓   
Bark   
Bet365  
BetFred   
Binance✓   
Bolt✓   
Booking.com  
British Airways  
Citibank  
Discord
Disney
Docusign   
eBay  
Exness✓   
Emirates Airline  
Epic games  
Etihad Airways  
Facebook
Fiverr   
Google
Hinge   
Huawei
IBM  
Indeed✓   
InDrive✓   
Instagram
JP Morgan  
Line   
LinkedIn
Luno✓   
Lufthansa  
Mastercard 
Mauritius Air  
MiChat  
Microsoft
Mimecast   
Netflix   
Ninety   
Nintendo  
OnlyFans  
Payoneer✓   
PayPal
PlayStation  
Plenty of Fish   
Qatar Airlines  
Samsung
Saudi Airlines  
Shein✓   
Shopify   
Signal  
Skrill  
Snapchat
Sony 
Spotify 
Steam   
Techbit   
Telegram
Temu   
TikTok
Tinder✓  
Truecaller
Turkish Airways  
Uber
Viber 
Visa  
Walmart  
WeChat
WhatsApp
Williams racing   
Wonga   
X (formerly Twitter) 
Yahoo✓  
Youtube   

Configuration Requirements

If you are routing traffic to any of the brands listed above, please ensure that your traffic is directed through the international SMS binds to comply with all relevant laws and regulations. Failure to do so may result in message delivery issues and potential penalties.

Please note: The list of networks may be updated periodically.

Affected Mobile Network Operators

  • Vodacom
  • MTN
  • Rain
  • Cell C

Cost of International SMS Messages

International SMS messages are priced between €0.05 and €0.054 per SMS.

Consequences of Using Local Binds for International Messages

It is crucial to route international messages through the correct channels. Messages sent over local routes will not be delivered, and refunds will not be provided for these incorrectly terminated messages. Additionally, any fines imposed by the networks for non-compliance will be passed on to you.

For further assistance or to request configuration updates, please contact our support team.