Local name
Uganda
ISO-2
UG
ISO-3
UGA
Calling code
+256
MCC
641
Region
UG - Uganda

Messaging features in Uganda

The messaging service features are based on the destination and type of message you’re sending, check out the supported message types and available capabilities in Uganda below.

  • OTP SMS
    One-time passcode/2FA verifications
  • Transactional SMS
    Alerts, notifications, and reminders
  • Promotional SMS
    Marketing or advertising messages
  • Omnichannel 2FA
    Integrate seamless authentication
  • WhatsApp Messaging
    Ensure deliverability via WhatsApp

In-Depth SMS pricing for Uganda

The tables below contain all SMS pricing for the local carriers in Uganda. The price to send an SMS may vary based on the carrier to which the message is being sent.

CarrierMCC
Mobile Country Code
MNC
Mobile Network Code
HNI
Home Network Identity, the combination of MCC and MNC, also known as PLMN (Public Land Mobile Network) or MCCMNC
Transactional SMSPromotional SMS
Airtel
6410164101$0.1156$0.1156
MTN
6411064110$0.1156$0.1156
Uganda Telecom
6411164111$0.1156$0.1156
Vodafone
641--$0.1156$0.1156
Africell
641--$0.1156$0.1156
Smart
641--$0.1156$0.1156
Tangerine
641--$0.1156$0.1156
Other
641--$0.1156$0.1156