Bulk SMS service in Tanzania
Send promotions, reminders, alerts and announcements to thousands of phones in minutes. DARSMS is an online bulk SMS platform built for Tanzanian businesses, schools and organizations, with custom Sender IDs, Excel import, scheduling and delivery reports, priced from TZS 20 per SMS.
Bulk SMS features
Send to thousands at once
Paste numbers, pick contact groups or upload an Excel file and send one campaign to every recipient in a single step.
Personalised messages
Insert names, balances, dates or any spreadsheet column into your message so every recipient gets their own version.
Your own Sender ID
Messages arrive from your business name instead of an unknown number once your custom Sender ID is approved.
Scheduled campaigns
Write a message now and schedule it for the right day and time, or set up weekly and monthly reminder schedules.
Contacts and groups
Store customers, members or parents in reusable groups and import new contacts with the Excel template.
Credit estimate before sending
The composer shows characters, SMS parts and credits before you send, and warns about emoji or symbols that raise the cost.
How to send bulk SMS with DARSMS
- 01
Register free
Create an account with your business details. You get 5 free SMS credits to test.
- 02
Buy SMS credits
Choose a bundle and pay with mobile money from your dashboard..
- 03
Send and track
Send now or schedule, then follow delivery status for every recipient in reports.
Good to know before you send
- One SMS holds 160 standard characters; longer messages use more credits.
- Emoji and special symbols reduce one SMS to 70 characters.
- Send promotions only to people who agreed to receive them.
- A custom Sender ID costs a one-time TZS 5,000 and needs approval.
Read more: how many characters are in one SMS
Bulk SMS FAQ
What is bulk SMS?
Bulk SMS is sending one message, or a personalised version of it, to many mobile numbers at once from an online platform. Businesses use it for promotions, reminders, alerts and announcements.
Which networks in Tanzania can I send to?
DARSMS sends to mobile numbers on the major Tanzanian networks. Delivery reports show the result for each number so you can spot and remove invalid contacts.
Do I need a contract or monthly subscription?
No. DARSMS is prepaid. You buy SMS credits when you need them and pay only for what you send. Registration is free.
Can I send bulk SMS from Excel?
Yes. Download the Excel template, fill in phone numbers and any personal fields such as names or amounts, upload it, and write your message with placeholders.
Can I get a VAT receipt?
Yes. You can request a VAT (EFD) receipt when you buy SMS credits, which is useful for company accounts.
Send your first bulk SMS campaign today
Registration is free and includes 5 SMS credits. Buy more with mobile money whenever you are ready.