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Ethiopia's Only Direct-Connect CPaaS

Every Channel. One API.
Built for Ethiopia.

Direct Ethio Telecom integration · Addis Ababa data residency · SMS, Voice, USSD, WhatsApp, Email, Payments, AI & Contact Center — all through one unified platform with Amharic-native support and local Birr billing.

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Full
Ethiopian Subscriber Coverage
<50ms
Ethio Telecom Latency
99.9%+
Platform Uptime Target
8+
Communication Channels
24/7
NOC & Support
ETB
Local Birr Billing
Direct Ethio Telecom InterconnectAddis Ababa Data CenterECA & NBE CompliantAmharic · Oromo · TigrinyaBirr (ETB) BillingEncryption at Rest & Transit
Complete Service Catalog

8 Communication Channels. One Platform.

Every channel an Ethiopian enterprise needs — from SMS to AI chatbots — with direct carrier integration, local data residency, and Amharic-first design.

Messaging

SMS API

Direct Ethio Telecom SMPP connection. Amharic/Ge'ez encoding, alphanumeric sender IDs, delivery receipts, and DND management.

  • Sub-50ms latency
  • 99%+ delivery rate
  • Amharic & Ge'ez Unicode
  • Sender ID management
Voice

Voice & IVR API

Programmable voice with local CLI numbers, multi-level IVR, call recording, transcription, and Amharic TTS.

  • +251 local numbers
  • IVR builder
  • Call recording & transcription
  • Amharic text-to-speech
USSD

USSD Gateway

Session-based USSD for 100% subscriber reach — no internet required. Banking, surveys, and airtime services.

  • 100% subscriber reach
  • Multi-level menu engine
  • State management
  • Agent handoff
WhatsApp

WhatsApp Business API

Official WhatsApp Business API with template management, media messages, and interactive buttons in Amharic.

  • Template management
  • Rich media & buttons
  • Amharic templates
  • Read receipts
Email

Email API

Transactional and marketing email with deliverability monitoring, template builder, and engagement analytics.

  • Transactional & marketing
  • Template builder
  • Bounce management
  • Engagement analytics
Payments

Payments API

Telebirr, CBE Birr, Amole, and bank transfer orchestration. Collections, disbursements, and reconciliation.

  • Telebirr & CBE Birr
  • ETB billing
  • Payment links
  • Reconciliation webhooks
CC

Contact Center

Cloud contact center with agent dashboards, intelligent queuing, quality monitoring, and supervisor tools.

  • Agent workspace
  • Smart routing & queues
  • Live monitoring
  • Quality scoring
Airtime

Airtime & Data API

Programmatic airtime and data bundle distribution for Ethio Telecom subscribers. Instant top-up via API.

  • Instant top-up
  • Data bundles
  • Bulk distribution
  • Status callbacks

Ship in Minutes, Not Months

Clean, consistent APIs across every channel. Pick a service and see the code.

SMS — Send in Amharic
typescript
1import { AfriRoute } from '@afriroute/sdk';
2const client = new AfriRoute({ apiKey: process.env.AFRIROUTE_KEY! });
3
4const msg = await client.messages.create({
5 to: '+251911223344',
6 from: 'AfriRoute',
7 body: 'የይለፍ ቃልዎ ኮድ: 482910',
8 channel: 'sms',
9 region: 'et', // route via Addis PoP
10 locale: 'am', // Amharic encoding
11});
12
13console.log(msg.sid, msg.status); // SM123… → delivered
Platform Capabilities

Beyond Channels: Enterprise Platform

AI, automation, analytics, security, and developer tools — embedded across every service, not bolted on. Designed for Ethiopian regulatory requirements and enterprise scale.

AI & Conversational Agents

Multi-language AI chatbots (Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya, English) deployed across SMS, WhatsApp, USSD, and Voice. Sentiment analysis, intent detection, and seamless human handoff.

Language detectionChannel-agnostic deploymentContext memoryHuman handoff

Automation & Workflows

Low-code/no-code automation: OTP retry chains, payment reminders, escalation flows, and event-driven triggers — no redeployment required.

Event-driven triggersOTP → Voice → Agent fallbackPayment → Reminder → Call centerNo-code workflow builder

Analytics & Intelligence

Real-time dashboards for every channel. Per-route delivery analytics, cost optimization reports, SLA monitoring, and regulator-ready audit exports.

Real-time dashboardsCost vs delivery optimizationPDF/CSV/Excel exportsRegulator-ready audit reports

Security, Trust & Compliance

Enterprise-grade RBAC, IAM, audit trails, encryption at rest & in transit, IP allowlists, and Ethiopian regulatory compliance (ECA, NBE).

RBAC & IAMAudit trailsData residency (Addis)ECA & NBE compliance

Configuration-Driven Control

Everything is configurable — routes, pricing, country rules, channel availability, rate limits, compliance rules — without redeployment or downtime.

No-downtime changesPer-client customizationDynamic routing rulesFeature flags & add-ons

Developer Platform

REST APIs, SDKs (Node.js, Python, Java, .NET), webhooks, sandbox environments, CLI tools, and comprehensive documentation.

REST APIs v2Multi-language SDKsSandbox environmentCI/CD patterns
Ethiopia-First Architecture

Why Ethiopia Needs a Local CPaaS

Ethiopia's telecom landscape is unique — a single-carrier market with Ethio Telecom as the primary operator. International aggregators struggle with latency, delivery failures, and compliance gaps. AfriRoute is purpose-built for this reality.

Direct SS7/SMPP Interconnect

No aggregators, no middlemen. Direct connection to Ethio Telecom infrastructure for maximum reliability.

Addis Ababa Data Residency

All Ethiopian data stays in Ethiopia. Full compliance with data sovereignty requirements.

USSD-First Design

Built for a market where 60%+ of mobile users rely on feature phones. USSD is a first-class citizen, not an afterthought.

Multi-Language Engine

Native Amharic, Afaan Oromo, Tigrinya, and Somali support across all channels — encoding, TTS, NLP, and chatbots.

Regulatory Compliance

Pre-approved sender IDs, ECA-compliant routing, NBE reporting support, and lawful intercept readiness.

AfriRoute Ethiopia Architecture

Your App
REST APISDKsWebhooksConsole
AfriRoute Platform
Routing EngineAI/MLBillingAnalytics
Channel Layer
SMSVoiceUSSDWhatsAppEmail
Infrastructure
Ethio TelecomTelebirrBanksData Center
All data processed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Case Studies

Trusted by Ethiopian Enterprises

From fintech to government, organizations across Ethiopia rely on AfriRoute for mission-critical communications.

Financial ServicesLeading Ethiopian Fintech

Secure OTP Delivery for Mobile Wallets

99.4% Delivery · <3s Latency

Secured mobile wallet logins with sub-3-second OTP delivery across all Ethio Telecom subscribers, replacing an unreliable international SMS aggregator.

SMSVoice Fallback
Healthcare / GovernmentNational Health Program

USSD Health Check-in Surveys

2.1M Sessions/Month

Deployed interactive USSD health surveys reaching rural populations without smartphone or internet access, supporting Amharic, Oromo, and Tigrinya.

USSDSMS Alerts
Logistics & TransportRide-Hailing Startup

Driver & Rider Communications

45% Cost Reduction

Replaced expensive international routes with direct local delivery. Automated ride notifications, OTPs, and driver alerts cut costs by nearly half.

SMSVoiceWhatsApp
BankingMicro-Finance Institution

Loan Repayment Reminders

32% Collection Improvement

Multi-channel repayment reminders via SMS and USSD with Telebirr payment links. Automated escalation from SMS → Voice call for overdue accounts.

SMSUSSDPaymentsVoice

Enterprise Operations & Support

24/7 monitoring, dedicated account management, and enterprise-grade SLAs — with Ethiopia-focused domain experts.

24/7 NOC & SOC

Round-the-clock Network & Security Operations Center monitoring all Ethiopian routes

Dedicated Account Mgr

Enterprise clients get a named account manager with telecom and banking domain expertise

Incident Response

Automated alerting, escalation runbooks, and SLA-backed resolution targets

On-Site Support

For national-scale deployments, on-site technical support and integration assistance

99.95% Uptime SLA

Financial service credits for any downtime below guaranteed thresholds

Onboarding & Training

Structured onboarding, API workshops, and change management support

Multi-Region Failover

Automatic failover and disaster recovery across redundant infrastructure

White-Label Option

Brand the platform as your own for telecom VAS, BPO, and reseller models

Integrations

Connects to Your Entire Stack

AfriRoute integrates with core banking systems, mobile money providers, government platforms, CRMs, ERPs, and telecom VAS systems — including SOAP-to-REST abstraction for legacy Ethiopian infrastructure.

Banking & Payments
Core banking (T24, Temenos), Telebirr, CBE Birr, Amole, Dashen Bank
Government Systems
National ID, Tax Authority, Health Information Systems, Revenue & Customs
Business Tools
Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, SAP, Oracle, Custom ERPs
Telecom
Ethio Telecom VAS, Safaricom M-PESA, SS7/SIGTRAN, SMPP v5
Developer Tools
GitHub Actions, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Datadog, Grafana
SMS
Voice
USSD
WhatsApp
Email
Payments
AI Agents
Call Center
Airtime
Analytics
Automation
Security

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