SMSHub is a complete SMS gateway with a REST API, dashboard, phone verification and instant ETB billing. Plug it into your app in 5 minutes and start delivering OTPs, alerts and marketing messages to any Ethiopian number — from a single line of code.
curl -X POST 'https://sms.hizcore.com/index.php?endpoint=sms' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer sk_live_...' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{"msisdn":"0911234567","text":"Hello"}'
# → 200 OK
{
"status": "success",
"data": {
"msisdn": "0911234567",
"message_status": "sent",
"credits_remaining": 49
}
}WHAT IS SMSHUB?
SMSHub lets your application send text messages to any Ethiopian phone number with a single HTTP request. Whether you're building a fintech app that sends OTP codes, an e-commerce site sending order updates, or a school notifying parents about exam schedules — you plug in one API key and your messages go out in under two seconds.
No carrier contracts. No on-premise SMPP servers. No per-month fees. Just a simple pay-as-you-go credit model priced in Ethiopian Birr, with instant top-ups through Telebirr, CBE Birr and M-Pesa.
A REST API with Bearer auth, JSON in / JSON out, real HTTP status codes. Works with any language — cURL, PHP, Python, Node.js, Go, Rust, .NET.
A dashboard to send messages manually, watch delivery in real time, manage credits and see exactly what was sent, to whom, and when.
Local routes to Ethio Telecom and Safaricom. Local currency billing. Local payment methods. Built for the way Ethiopian businesses actually work.
USE CASES
Our customers use SMSHub for all of the following — often at the same time, from the same account.
Verify phone numbers, confirm logins, secure transactions with one-time codes that arrive in seconds.
Announce sales, new products, or events to thousands of customers at once.
Send shipping confirmations, delivery alerts and receipts so customers always know where their package is.
Notify students, parents or staff about schedules, closures and emergencies.
HOW IT WORKS
Sign up with your name, email, and phone number. We immediately send you a verification code so we know the phone is yours.
Enter the 6-digit code. As soon as you do, 50 free SMS credits land in your account — no card needed.
When you're ready, buy more credits using Telebirr, CBE Birr, M-Pesa or any Chapa-supported method.
Use the dashboard for one-off messages, or grab your API key and integrate into your app for automated sending.
WHY SMSHUB
Direct carrier routes with real-time queue monitoring. Your OTPs land before the user finishes typing.
Every account is verified via SMS on signup. No spam signups, no abuse, no fake numbers.
Recharge instantly with Telebirr, CBE Birr, M-Pesa or any card — handled securely by Chapa.
Delivery rate, credits used, per-recipient logs — all searchable and filterable from your dashboard.
One line of code to integrate. Rotate your key from the dashboard at any time, no downtime.
Every SMS is stored with recipient, message body, delivery status, timestamp and source (dashboard vs API).
Send to any 09x or 07x number — Ethio Telecom and Safaricom supported natively, no setup required.
Don't want to write code? Use the dashboard to send individual messages instantly.
Buy a package today, use it whenever you want. No monthly fees, no expiry, no fine print.
PRICING
No monthly fees. No hidden charges. Credits never expire. Buy bigger packages, pay less per SMS.
DEVELOPER API
Every account gets its own API key. No OAuth flows, no token expiry, no complexity. Just POST and go.
POST /index.php?endpoint=sms
Authorization: Bearer sk_live_xxxxxxxx
Content-Type: application/json
{
"msisdn": "0911234567",
"text": "Your OTP is 4821"
}
// 200 OK
{
"status": "success",
"data": {
"msisdn": "0911234567",
"message_status": "sent",
"credits_remaining": 49
}
}FAQ
No. You can send SMS directly from the dashboard without writing any code. The API is there if you want to automate, but it's completely optional.
When you register and verify your phone, 50 credits are added to your account immediately. You can send them to any Ethiopian number — not just your own.
We accept Telebirr, CBE Birr, M-Pesa, and any debit/credit card. All payments are processed securely through Chapa, Ethiopia's leading payment gateway.
No. Buy a package today and use it whenever you want. There are no monthly fees and no expiry dates.
No. SMSHub is 100% pay-as-you-go. You only pay for the SMS you actually send.
Any Ethiopian mobile number starting with 09 or 07 — both Ethio Telecom and Safaricom networks are supported natively.
Most messages arrive in under 2 seconds. Bulk sends may take longer depending on volume.
If a delivery fails, the credit is refunded. You can see the failure reason in your SMS log dashboard.
Sign up, verify your phone, and start sending in under a minute. No credit card required.
Create free account →