Reach Customers on the World's #1 Messaging App
Leverage WhatsApp — used by over 2 billion people worldwide — to send rich, engaging messages to your customers locally and internationally. Multiple accounts, templates, and two-way conversations in one platform.
Starting price
TZS 12
flat rate per message, all countries
90%+
Message Open Rate
2B+
WhatsApp Users Worldwide
TZS 12
Flat Rate All Countries
< 5s
Avg Delivery Time
Everything Included
Up and Running in Minutes
Getting started with WhatsApp SMS is simple — follow these four steps.
Connect Your Account
Link your existing WhatsApp Business account or create a new one through the NextSMS dashboard.
Create Templates
Design and submit your message templates for WhatsApp approval — we guide you through the process.
Build Your Audience
Import your contact list and segment by country, language, or custom attributes.
Send & Engage
Send approved templates, track delivery, and respond to customer replies from one inbox.
Perfect For Your Business
Real-world scenarios where WhatsApp SMS delivers measurable impact.
International Reach
Reach diaspora customers, international clients or branches in any country at TZS 12 per message.
Rich Media Messages
Share product catalogues, invoices, event flyers, and videos — not possible with standard SMS.
Customer Support
Two-way conversations let customers ask questions, get help, and receive personalised responses.
Higher Engagement
WhatsApp messages achieve 90%+ open rates and 4× higher click-through than email or SMS.
Beyond Plain Text — Send Rich Content
Unlike traditional SMS, WhatsApp lets you send visually engaging content that drives higher engagement and better results.
Text Templates
Plain personalised messages with variables like name, order number, date.
Image Messages
Send product photos, invoices, event banners, or promotional flyers.
Document Sharing
Send PDF receipts, contracts, schedules, and catalogues.
Video Messages
Share tutorial videos, product demos, or welcome messages.
Interactive Buttons
Add reply buttons and quick-action links that customers tap.
SMS vs WhatsApp — A Clear Comparison
See why WhatsApp is often the smarter choice for international and high-engagement messaging.
| Feature | Internet SMS | WhatsApp SMS |
|---|---|---|
| Open Rate | ~95% | ~90%+ |
| Rich Media | ✗ Text only | ✓ Images, video, docs |
| Two-way Replies | Limited | ✓ Full conversations |
| International Cost | Varies | ✓ TZS 12 flat |
| Read Receipts | ✗ | ✓ Blue ticks |
| Character Limit | 160 chars | ✓ Unlimited |
| Requires Internet | ✗ No | ✓ Yes (recipient) |
Everything You Need, Included
No hidden extras. Every WhatsApp SMS plan includes all features below.
Multiple WA Accounts
Connect and manage several WhatsApp business accounts
Rich Media Templates
Send images, PDFs, videos, and interactive buttons
REST API Integration
Automate WhatsApp sending from your own application
Advanced Scheduling
Schedule messages for optimal delivery times
Template Management
Build, store and reuse approved message templates
Two-way Messaging
Customers can reply and start conversations with you
International Delivery
Reach any country at the same flat rate of TZS 12
Conversation Analytics
Track open rates, replies, and engagement metrics
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Starting at TZS 12 · flat rate per message, all countries
Trusted by 4,000+ businesses in Tanzania since 2018