Dear Listers,

I noticed that Bulk SMS messages sent to Safaricom network now carry the suffix STOP20465 at the end of the message.

On further enquiry, I was informed that any SMS will have a limit of 140 characters instead of the usual 160 characters due to the suffix text.

Anyone from Safaricom to share the rationale behind this?

Best regards,

--

Ouya Obunga

Product Lead (Big Data & Mobile Banking)

SMS & USSD | Microfinance System | Mobile Payments | Hadoop

0720 438 527