USSD and SMS Services.Three Networks.All of Somalia.

Connect your service to Somtel, Telesom, and Hormuud through one integration and one point of contact.

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One partner

One account and one point of contact.

Three networks

Somtel, Telesom, and Hormuud.

Fast setup

Get connected quickly with simple steps.

Built by Sauti East Africa

Local expertise and local support.

What we offer

Everything you need to get connected

Network access

Reach users on Somtel, Telesom, and Hormuud networks.

Account setup and connection

We create your account, connect your service, and handle network approvals.

Optional USSD design

Custom USSD menus and application development are priced separately.

A Sauti field officer demonstrates a mobile service on a feature phone to a market trader in Somalia.
Feature-phone service outreach with local traders in Somalia.
Mobile access in practice

Built for the phones people already use

Sauti’s services are designed for real operating environments across Somalia. USSD works on basic feature phones without mobile data, while SMS allows users to retain confirmations, alerts and service information.

  • No application download
  • Works on basic feature phones
  • Suitable for information services, registrations and surveys

Good for every sector

Reach users on any mobile phone across Somalia.

Humanitarian and Aid Programmes
Financial Services and Fintech
Government and Public Services
Health and Education
Agriculture and Market Information
Surveys and Research
Clear commercial terms

Transparent and simple pricing

Account Setup Fee — one time

One-time onboarding, account provisioning, and initial setup

USD 300one time
Hormuud Telecom

Hormuud Network Access — monthly

Widely used in Mogadishu and much of south-central Somalia

Session fee: USD 0.05 per session

USD 150per month + session fee
Telesom

Telesom Network Access — monthly

Strong in Somaliland, especially Hargeisa and surrounding areas

Session fee: USD 0.02 per session

USD 200per month + session fee
Somtel

Somtel Network Access — monthly

Broad presence across Somalia, including parts of Somaliland and western regions such as Awdal

Session fee: USD 0.03 per session

USD 250per month + session fee

Custom USSD Builds

Tailored USSD menus, backend integrations, and custom features

Priced separately

Prices are in USD. Taxes, session costs, and telecom charges may apply. Final commercial terms are confirmed during onboarding.

A Sauti field officer speaks with a woman business owner inside a local shop in Jowhar, Somalia.
USSD field engagement with a local business in Jowhar, Somalia.
Our partners

Working alongside institutions in Somalia

Selected clients and institutional partners of Sauti East Africa.

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Book a meeting to discuss your networks, pricing, and implementation requirements.

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