Nepal SMS guides
Plain answers on how bulk SMS works in Nepal: message length, Nepali Unicode, delivery reports, sender ID, consent and cost.
How bulk SMS works in Nepal
One bulk SMS account sends to NTC, Ncell and Smart Telecom numbers. Each segment to each recipient uses one credit. Sending starts after KYC approval.
SMS length in Nepal: GSM-7, Unicode and Nepali text
A GSM-7 SMS holds 160 characters and a Nepali or Unicode SMS holds 70. Longer texts split into 153 or 67 character segments, each billed as one credit.
SMS delivery reports: statuses, webhooks and refunds
Every SMS carries a status: QUEUED, SENT, DELIVERED, UNDELIVERED or FAILED. Read it in the dashboard or API, or get a signed webhook. Failed SMS are refunded.
SMS marketing consent in Nepal
Nepal's Advertisement (Regulation) Act 2076 bars advertising by SMS without consent, with fines up to NPR 100,000. General information, not legal advice.
When to send SMS in Nepal
Many senders in Nepal keep promotional SMS between 8am and 8pm. That window is common practice, not a published rule. OTP and alerts go out when needed.
Sending SMS to NTC, Ncell and Smart Telecom numbers
One account sends bulk SMS, OTP and alerts to Nepal Telecom (NTC), Ncell and Smart Telecom numbers. A single list and a single send can mix all three networks.
SMS vs WhatsApp for business in Nepal
SMS reaches any NTC, Ncell or Smart Telecom number with no app and is billed per message credit. WhatsApp needs the app and data. Here is where each one fits.
How to calculate bulk SMS cost in Nepal
Bulk SMS cost is segments x recipients x tier rate, plus 13% VAT. Worked examples at NPR 0.90 to NPR 0.60 per credit, including Nepali Unicode messages.
Send your first message
Tell us what you plan to send. We set up your account, KYC and sender ID with you. Approval adds 10 free SMS credits for organizations, 5 for personal accounts.