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An SMS API (Short Message Service Application Programming Interface) is a tool that allows developers to integrate SMS messaging capabilities into their applications, websites, or systems. It provides a way for systems to send and receive SMS messages programmatically, automating the process and enabling efficient communication with users. Through an SMS API, businesses can send alerts, notifications, marketing messages, and more without manually composing each message.
A Bulk SMS API is a specific type of SMS API designed to send large volumes of messages simultaneously, often used for mass communication like marketing campaigns, customer updates, and event notifications. Bulk SMS APIs are particularly useful for businesses that need to reach a wide audience quickly and cost-effectively.
In the case of Statum's Bulk SMS API, it refers to the API provided by telcos such as Safaricom (Kenya’s largest telecom provider), which allows businesses to send bulk SMS messages via the Safaricom network through Safaricom SMS API or Safaricom Bulk SMS API. This is often used by Kenyan businesses to communicate with their customers effectively at scale.
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Whether you are launching SMS campaigns, sending event notifications, or managing reminders and greetings, Statum's SMS API is the ultimate tool to elevate your business communications in Kenya and beyond.
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To use the service, you need a Sender ID. This can be either a short code (e.g., 12345) or an alphanumeric ID (e.g., Statum).
An alphanumeric ID is a custom sender ID registered with Mobile Service Providers, displayed on SMS messages sent from your account. For example, if your business is named Statum, you can register this alphanumeric ID to brand your messages accordingly.
A short code is a memorable 5 to 6-digit number used for sending SMS or MMS messages. For instance, a pizza restaurant might use the short code 12345 for customers to text "CHEESE" to receive discounts or interact with the business via two-way SMS.
Note that with alphanumeric IDs, users cannot reply to the sender ID. Additionally, alphanumeric IDs are case-sensitive.
After purchasing a sender ID, you can use it as the sender ID for messages originating from your account. To request a sender ID, please contact us at [email protected], and we will set up the service for you.
https://api.statum.co.ke/api/v2/sms
Send SMS through your application by making an HTTP POST request to the endpoint above. In addition to the standard API request headers, include the following fields in the request body:
| Parameter | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| phone_number | String | The recipient's phone number in international format. | 254721553678 |
| message | String | The content of the SMS message to be sent. | This is a test message through our API. |
| sender_id | String | The registered sender ID for the message. | Statum |
<?php
// Credentials from your developer account
$consumerKey = "568473daf6614cb196caeb5f8805985f";
$consumerSecret = "5a07f41de16e40e4b08b4001142a5a10";
$auth = base64_encode($consumerKey . ":" . $consumerSecret);
$curl = curl_init();
curl_setopt_array($curl, array(
CURLOPT_URL => 'https://api.statum.co.ke/api/v2/sms',
CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER => true,
CURLOPT_FOLLOWLOCATION => true,
CURLOPT_CUSTOMREQUEST => 'POST',
CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS =>'{
"phone_number": "254721553678",
"sender_id": "Statum",
"message": "This is a test message through our API."
}',
CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER => array(
"Authorization: Basic $auth",
"Content-Type: application/json"
),
));
$response = curl_exec($curl);
curl_close($curl);
echo $response;
The response will be a JSON object containing the following fields:
| Parameter | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| status_code | Number | The status code of the transaction. | 200 |
| description | String | Description of the transaction status. | Operation successful |
| request_id | String | Unique reference number assigned by the Statum API. | 35235f08c981474abd388755ed43a427 |
{
"status_code": 200,
"description": "Operation successful.",
"request_id": "35235f08c981474abd388755ed43a427"
}
The SMS API sends notifications for specific events, such as successful message delivery. To receive these notifications, set up a callback URL in your developer account.
Notification POST parameters will include:
| Parameter | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| request_id | String | Unique reference number assigned by the Statum API. | 35235f08c981474abd388755ed43a427 |
| result_code | String | Result code of the transaction. | 200 |
| result_desc | String | Description of the delivery status. | Success |
{
"result_code": "200",
"result_desc": "Success",
"request_id": "35235f08c981474abd388755ed43a427"
}