SMS

The Short Message Service (SMS) is a service that allows you to send short inexpensive messages (up to 160 characters) nationally and internationally. When you’re busy and can’t talk (or want to conserve your airtime), but need to spread the word, SMS is your answer.

How to Activate

Most cell phones automatically allow for the sending and receiving of SMS messages.

To set up SMS on your mobile phone:
Step 1: Select the ‘Message’ or ‘Mail’ menu.
Step 2: Find option saying Message Settings or Message Center Number and select.
Step 3: Enter +250788110333 and save- MTN SMS will be automatically activated.

How to Use

• Select the ‘Message’ or ‘Mail’ menu on your mobile.
• Find option saying Write Message or ‘New Message’ and select.
• Type in message using your mobile’s keypad, press the key multiple times to select the letter of choice. SMS will send a message of 160 characters at a time- if your message is longer, it will be sent in multiple SMS messages automatically.
• Select options or press thebutton.
• Key in the mobile number or numbers of the person(s) youre sending the message to.
• Press thebutton to send.

What is the Cost

What are the Benefits

• You can send short and to the point messages quickly.
• Sending an SMS conserves your airtime for when you really need to talk.
• You have a written record of your messages in your inbox.
• Send a message to multiple recipients at once.
• Send an SMS message back simply by replying.