Shortcode

Harness the power of SMS through a unique 5-digit shortcode number

Shortcodes have become the heartbeat of effective communication in the digital age. They are concise, memorable, and offer a direct channel for engagement with your audience. Whether you’re running marketing campaigns, surveys, or interactive services, our Shortcodes are the key to unlocking seamless communication.

At Wezesha Biz, we are not just providing Shortcodes; we are unlocking the potential of direct and impactful communication for your business. Elevate your engagement, get Realtime feedback from your customers and streamline your campaigns, in a way that resonates. Choose us for a future where communication is quick, effective, and tailored to your success.

Shortcode Use Cases

Harness the power of SMS through a unique 5-digit shortcode number

Entertainment

Keep your subscribers engaged with personalized entertainment updates that not only keep them in the loop but also boost your revenue. Easily distribute local content, stay on top of news updates, and share music files seamlessly.

Collect Feedback

Leverage the power of SMS for engaging surveys! Pose questions to your users, providing them with a platform to share valuable feedback or information. Their responses will empower you to make well-informed decisions.

Notification Services

Stay connected with your clients in real-time by seamlessly integrating instant notifications into your applications. Whether it’s sending timely reminders, or updating them with the latest information, keep your users engaged and informed instantly.

Shortcode Pricing Plans

All Prices are in Kenyan Shillings and Inclusive of VAT.

Setup	Monthly Maintenance
KES 15,000	KES 15,000

Shortcode Types

Choose the right shortcode model for your business.

Interactive Shortcodes

Enable two-way SMS communication between your system and users. These are typically used for engagement, support, and user-driven interactions.

✔ No per-message charges to the user

Non-Interactive (Premium SMS)

These are billed SMS services where users are charged for receiving content. Ideal for monetization (content, voting, alerts, subscriptions).

On-Demand Shortcode: User initiates request (e.g., balance check, info request)
Subscription Shortcode: User subscribes to recurring content (e.g., daily tips, alerts)

✔ Charges apply per SMS

Entity	< 100,000 SMS	100,000 - 1,000,000 SMS	> 1,000,000 SMS
Government of Kenya	33.4%	33.4%	33.4%
Safaricom	50%	40%	30%
Shortcode Owner	80%	85%	90%
Intouchvas	20%	15%	10%

Premium SMS Revenue Calculator

SMS Volume (per month)

Cost per SMS (KES)

Revenue Breakdown

Total Revenue: KES 0.00

Revenue per SMS: KES 0.000

Breakdown

Government Share (39.2%): KES 0.000
After Government: KES 0.000
Safaricom Share (50% / 40% / 30%): KES 0.000
After Safaricom: KES 0.000
Intouchvas Share (20% / 15% / 10%): KES 0.000
You Earn: KES 0.000

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