The world's most reliable messaging channel.
Send bulk campaigns, transactional alerts, and two-way conversations over SMS and MMS — with direct carrier connections across 18+ African markets.
Everything you need.
Direct carrier routing
HOVA connects directly to MTN, Vodafone, Airtel, Tigo, Glo, and 40+ carriers across Africa — no grey routes, no price compromises.
Custom sender IDs
Replace random shortcodes with your brand name. Register and manage alphanumeric sender IDs across all 18+ supported markets.
Bulk sending
Send millions of messages in a single API call with automatic batching, throttle control, and per-number deduplication.
Two-way SMS
Receive inbound SMS on dedicated long codes or shortcodes. Build keyword-triggered flows and reply-based campaigns.
MMS support
Send images, audio, video, and PDFs over MMS to supported markets. Perfect for product launches and rich receipts.
Real-time delivery reports
Per-message delivery receipts via webhook — with carrier-level detail on failures, rejections, and latency.
GDPR & NDPA compliant
Built-in opt-out handling with automatic STOP keyword processing and double opt-in templates for marketing campaigns.
Smart fallback routing
Automatically reroute through secondary carriers on failure. Configure fallback logic per market, per operator.
Live in minutes.
Simple REST API with SDKs for Node.js, Python, PHP, Go, and Java. Production-ready in minutes.
import { Hova } from '@hova/sdk';
const hova = new Hova({ apiKey: process.env.HOVA_API_KEY });
// Send a bulk campaign
const campaign = await hova.messages.sendBulk({
channel: 'sms',
from: 'HOVA',
messages: contacts.map(c => ({
to: c.phone,
text: `Hi ${c.name}, your balance is ₵${c.balance}. Reply HELP for support.`,
})),
options: {
scheduledAt: '2025-11-29T08:00:00Z',
validity: 3600, // 1 hour
}
});
console.log(`${campaign.queued} messages queued`);Built for every industry.
Marketing campaigns
Promotional blasts, flash sales, and seasonal campaigns reaching customers regardless of smartphone type.
Transaction alerts
Payment confirmations, low balance warnings, and fraud alerts — delivered in under 5 seconds.
Staff notifications
Shift reminders, emergency alerts, and operational updates to field teams with no internet requirement.
Election communications
Voter education, registration reminders, and result updates at massive scale across any network.
Agricultural advisories
Weather alerts, market prices, and planting schedules delivered to farmers on basic phones.
Loyalty programs
Points balances, reward notifications, and redemption reminders that drive repeat purchases.
Start sending SMS at scale
Pay-as-you-go from ₵0.05/msg. No commitments.