Send SMS to Nepal
from $0.0120/msg

Reach 39 million mobile subscribers across Nepal with smsroute.cc's crypto-only SMS gateway. Send to NTC (43%), Ncell Axiata (38%), SmartTel (12%), and Dialoga (7%) at $0.0120 per SMS—57% cheaper than Twilio. Median delivery latency is 115 ms with 97.9% success rate. No KYC at signup; pay with Bitcoin, USDT (TRC-20 preferred), Ethereum, Litecoin, Monero, or Solana. Minimum $5 top-up. Full NTA compliance, quiet-hour enforcement (08:00–21:00 NPT), and sender ID registration assistance included.

Why Devanagari Script SMS Segments Cut Your Nepal Character Budget in Half

Nepali text—written in Devanagari script—triggers UCS-2 encoding at the carrier level. Unlike English SMS, which fits 160 characters into a single GSM-7 segment, Devanagari text allows only 70 characters per UCS-2 segment. This means a 140-character Nepali message consumes two segments instead of one, doubling your per-message cost. A Nepali "नेपालमा आपलेलाई स्वागत छ" (Welcome to Nepal) message comprising 21 Devanagari characters will cost the same as two English SMS to reach the same recipient.

Budget accordingly: if your campaign mixes Nepali and English, plan for 2–3× the segment count. A typical marketing message in Nepali (e.g., "यो विशेष अफर केवल आज मान्य छ" — This special offer is valid only today, 23 Devanagari characters) occupies one UCS-2 segment at $0.0120. The same message with English and Nepali hybrid content may span two segments. Our pricing engine automatically detects script and applies the correct segment count; the API response includes segment_count in the delivery receipt, so you never overpay.

GSM-7 vs. UCS-2 Encoding: Why Script Matters for Nepali SMS

GSM-7 encoding is the default for English and Latin-script SMS. It represents 128 characters in a 7-bit lookup table, allowing 160 characters per segment. UCS-2 (UTF-16) is a two-byte encoding used for any non-Latin script, including Devanagari, Chinese, Arabic, and Emoji. UCS-2 segments hold 70 characters because each character consumes two bytes.

Nepali carrier systems at NTC, Ncell Axiata, SmartTel, and Dialoga all support UCS-2 delivery. When you submit a message containing Devanagari characters (ड, क्ष, त्र, etc.), our platform detects the script and applies UCS-2 encoding automatically. You are charged per UCS-2 segment used, regardless of the visual character count. This is transparent in your delivery receipt: if a 100-character Nepali message spans two segments, you pay $0.0240 (two segments × $0.0120).

For English-only content sent to Nepal, GSM-7 encoding applies, and you pay $0.0120 for up to 160 characters. Mixed-language campaigns (e.g., English subject line + Nepali body) trigger UCS-2 encoding for the entire message, so character limits drop to 70 per segment. Test your message content in the smsroute.cc dashboard before mass send; the preview tool shows the final segment count and cost.

Mobile Operators in Nepal: Coverage and Interconnect

NTC (Nepal Telecom) — 43% market share, 16.8 million subscribers. The state-owned incumbent and largest operator. NTC numbers are distributed on 98 and 97 prefixes. Interconnection is stable; delivery success to NTC exceeds 98.5%. NTC enforces sender ID registration and quiet-hour limits strictly.

Ncell Axiata — 38% market share, 14.8 million subscribers. The second-largest private operator, owned by the Malaysian Axiata Group. Ncell also uses 98 and 97 prefixes. Delivery performance is consistent at 97.5%–99%. Ncell requires pre-approval for numeric sender IDs; alphanumeric sender IDs may require additional carrier registration.

SmartTel — 12% market share, ~4.7 million subscribers. Regional operator with strong presence in major cities (Kathmandu, Pokhara, Dhaka). Uses 98 and 97 prefixes. Interconnect quality is good; delivery success is 97%+. Sender ID registration is straightforward but may take 2–3 business days.

Dialoga — 7% market share, ~2.7 million subscribers. Smaller player with limited reach outside Kathmandu valley and major urban centers. Delivery to Dialoga is reliable (97%+) but may have slightly longer latency. Sender ID approval may take 3–4 business days.

All four operators interconnect at the NTA-regulated gateway. smsroute.cc's routing engine automatically selects the optimal path for each E.164 number based on prefix analysis (98/97) and real-time carrier uptime. Our 97.9% delivery success rate is achieved across all four operators combined.

Pricing Comparison: smsroute.cc vs. Global Competitors

smsroute.cc's $0.0120 per-SMS rate to Nepal is 57% cheaper than Twilio's $0.0279 list price. For a campaign of 100,000 SMS, you save $15,900 compared to Twilio. Unlike traditional carriers, smsroute.cc charges a flat per-SMS rate with no monthly minimums, setup fees, or overage charges. You pay only for messages sent. Pricing is identical whether you send 10 SMS or 10 million.

How to Send SMS to Nepal: 3 Steps

Step 1: Create a Free Account — Visit smsroute.cc and sign up with your email address. No phone verification, government ID, or corporate documentation is required. You will receive an API auth token and workspace ID immediately upon registration.

Step 2: Top Up Your Wallet with Crypto — Send a minimum of $5 USD equivalent in Bitcoin, USDT (TRC-20 preferred), Ethereum, Litecoin, Monero, or Solana to the wallet address displayed in your dashboard. Funds are credited within one blockchain confirmation (typically 10–30 minutes depending on network congestion). No traditional payment methods, cards, SEPA transfers, or bank transfers are accepted.

Step 3: Send SMS via API to +977 Numbers — Use the /send endpoint with E.164 format. Include the full country code (+977), followed by the 10-digit mobile number (e.g., +977 9841234567). Each SMS costs $0.0120. Delivery confirmation is returned in real time as JSON, including segment_count, delivery_status, and timestamp. Alphanumeric or numeric sender IDs require NTA + carrier pre-approval (2–3 business days); the smsroute.cc support team will guide you through registration.

cURL Example:

Python Example:

Both examples show how to submit a Devanagari-script message. The API response includes segment_count (1 or 2 depending on character length) and the final cost charged to your wallet.

curl -X POST https://api.smsroute.cc/send \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_AUTH_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "to": "+977 9841234567",
    "text": "नेपालमा आपलेलाई स्वागत छ",
    "sender_id": "MYAPP"
  }'

import requests

url = "https://api.smsroute.cc/send"
headers = {
    "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_AUTH_TOKEN",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}
payload = {
    "to": "+977 9841234567",
    "text": "यो विशेष अफर केवल आज मान्य छ",
    "sender_id": "MYAPP"
}

response = requests.post(url, json=payload, headers=headers)
print(response.json())

import fetch from "node-fetch";

const apiKey = process.env.SMSROUTE_API_KEY;

const res = await fetch("https://api.smsroute.cc/v1/messages", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    Authorization: `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    to: "+9775551234567",
    from: "smsroute",
    text: "Your verification code is 384921",
  }),
});

console.log(await res.json());