Aakash SMS - BULK SMS Service Provider in Nepal

What Aakash SMS - BULK SMS Service Provider in Nepal does

Aakash SMS is a Nepal-based bulk SMS service provider established in 2016 as an initiative of Aakash Tech Private Limited. It operates a messaging platform serving more than 16 industry verticals within Nepal, including hospitality, consumer electronics, automotive, financial services, education, and government. Its product portfolio spans Bulk SMS, an SMS Gateway API, an SMS Application, SMS Campaign tools, SMS Voting, an Examination Results Service, and a Custom Control Panel for campaign management. Underlying infrastructure includes direct routing integrations with multiple Nepalese telecom operators and a dedicated shortcode (31003) used as the regulated sender identifier for domestic and government-facing traffic.

The business runs on a usage-based, pay-as-you-go pricing model (e.g., NPR 0.99 per promotional SMS, NPR 5 per examination-results SMS), with revenue derived from per-message volume across both enterprise contracts and SMB self-serve API consumption. Named enterprise and government customers include Marriott, Samsung, TATA (Sipradi), BOK Capital, IME Cooperative, the Ministry of Environment, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, indicating a mixed SMB/enterprise/government GTM. Through its subsidiary Aakash Tel, the company has extended into voice broadcasting, and its SMS Gateway API claims coverage in 180+ countries, signaling an effort to monetize cross-border developer messaging alongside the domestic SMS core. The company is privately held with no external funding disclosed and operates with approximately 5 employees.

Name

Aakash SMS - BULK SMS Service Provider in Nepal

Legal name

Aakash Tech Pvt Ltd

Website

https://aakashsms.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aakash SMS is a Nepal-based bulk SMS service provider founded in 2016, operating across 16+ verticals through telecom partnerships and shortcode 31003. Offerings include SMS Gateway API, bulk messaging, examination results, and voice broadcasting via subsidiary Aakash Tel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bulk SMS Messaging Services

NAICS

Telecommunications Resellers (517121), Telecommunications Resellers and Agents for Wireless Telecommunication Services (51712), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Telegraph & Other Message Communications (4822), Services-Direct Mail Advertising Services (7331), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

SMS/MMS & Messaging Marketing Services (Text, RCS, WhatsApp/OTT) (MPAAAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

SMS/RCS Messaging Platforms (BPAMACAF), SMS & Mobile Direct Marketing Services (BPAFAKAI)

Keywords

• Bulk SMS service
• SMS gateway API
• SMS marketing
• Mobile messaging platform
• Value added SMS services

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SMS Credit Sales: Customers purchase SMS credits to send bulk text messages. Pricing varies based on volume of SMS purchased. Additional revenue from API integration services, campaign management, and value-added services.
2. SMS Gateway API Integration: API integration services for businesses to embed SMS capabilities into their existing systems including CRM, ERP, websites, and applications. Customers pay for API usage and integration services.
3. SMS Campaign Services: Lead generation campaigns created for clients with intelligent SMS gateway routing and robust infrastructure for best-in-class delivery rates
4. Exam Results SMS Service: Provides exam results (NEB, SEE) delivery service where students receive results via SMS for a per-message charge

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aakash SMS operates a bulk SMS gateway platform in Nepal that enables businesses and organizations to send mass SMS messages to mobile handsets across all Nepalese telecom networks (NTC and Ncell). The company offers a self-serve web dashboard for direct sending of SMS campaigns, an SMS Gateway API for technical integration into CRMs, ERPs, websites, and corporate software, plus specialized services including examination results delivery, SMS voting/polling, and lead-generation campaigns. It also operates shortcode 31003 for consumer-facing services such as SEE/NEB exam result checks and driving license status.

Product overview

Aakash SMS is a bulk SMS service provider in Nepal offering a unified platform with multiple interconnected services. The core offerings include Bulk SMS Service for mass messaging to mobile handsets, SMS Gateway API Service for technical integration into business systems (CRM, ERP, corporate software), SMS Application for software integration, SMS Campaign for lead generation with scheduling and template features, SMS Voting for interactive polls, and Examination Results Service for delivering NEB/SEE exam results via SMS. The Custom Control Panel serves as the central dashboard connecting all services. The platform acts as a channel between users and telecom operators (NTC and Ncell), providing services across 180+ countries with a focus on the Nepal market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bulk SMS Service Dissemination of large numbers of SMS messages for delivery to mobile phone terminals. Used for alerts, reminders, marketing, and information communication between stakeholders. Supports personalization with company/organization names. Delivered to all Nepalese telecom networks (NTC and Ncell) at uniform rates.
• SMS Gateway API Service Application Programming Interface service enabling integration of SMS capabilities into business applications, websites, intranets, CRMs, ERPs, and corporate software. Provides real-time messaging, two-factor authentication, OTP SMS, polls, surveys, scheduled messages, and two-way communication.
• SMS Application Integration Software application integration enabling businesses to embed mobile messaging into their day-to-day operations with flexible integration options and a secure web interface for triggering SMS from existing business applications.
• SMS Campaign Service Bulk SMS campaign service for lead generation. Creates individual campaigns to generate leads for products and services, helping gather data on prospective customers. Includes SMS scheduling, template management, contact grouping, and analytics.
• SMS Voting Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% SMS open rate compared to 20% for email
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Multiple Telecom OperatorscoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect partnership with multiple telecom operators in Nepal enabling intelligent SMS gateway routing and robust infrastructure. This partnership ensures best-in-class delivery rates, ultra-low latencies, and 24×7 support for SMS campaigns. The company acts as a channel between users and telecom networks (NTC or Ncell).
• Aakash TelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company specializing in Voice Broadcasting Services. Aakash SMS refers customers to Aakash Tel for voice broadcasting needs, providing a comprehensive communication solutions portfolio.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Plivo: Cloud communications platform offering SMS API, voice, and number management for businesses. Comparable developer-first SMS positioning to Aakash's gateway API service.
• Twilio: Global CPaaS leader offering programmable SMS APIs, OTP, two-way messaging, and enterprise communication workflows. Direct functional comparison to Aakash's SMS Gateway API, but operating at vastly greater scale and breadth across 180+ countries.
• Infobip: Major CPaaS / bulk SMS aggregator with direct operator partnerships worldwide, offering SMS API, two-way messaging, OTP, and campaigns. Closest large-scale analogue of Aakash's aggregator-plus-API business model.
• Sinch: Global CPaaS provider specializing in messaging, voice, and verification (OTP) APIs with direct telco integrations. Comparable product surface to Aakash's gateway and OTP services.
• Clickatell: Pioneer SMS aggregator now offering WhatsApp Business, SMS APIs, and bulk messaging tools. Direct overlap with Aakash's bulk SMS and SMS campaign offerings.
• MessageBird: Cloud communications platform providing SMS, WhatsApp, voice, and marketing campaigns via API and dashboard. Overlaps directly with Aakash's bulk SMS, campaign, and API offerings.

Direct peers

• Sparrow SMS: Leading Nepal-headquartered bulk SMS service provider offering web dashboard, API, shortcode, and OTP services to Nepali enterprises. The closest direct competitor to Aakash SMS in the Nepal market.

Regional players

• Gupshup: India-headquartered conversational messaging and CPaaS provider offering SMS, WhatsApp, voice, and AI bots across South Asia. Closest direct comparable in geography, scale trajectory, and emerging-market SMB focus.
• Karix Mobile (Unified Communications): India-based CPaaS and bulk messaging provider with strong telco partnerships in South Asia. Direct overlap with Aakash on enterprise SMS, OTP, and telco-aggregator model.

Emerging players

• Africa's Talking: Developer-focused CPaaS dominant in Africa, offering SMS, USSD, voice, and payments APIs across emerging markets. Comparable emerging-market, developer-first positioning to Aakash.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/aakashsms
• Instagraminstagram.com/aakashsms.official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aakashsms

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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