Collect SMS

Mascom Collect SMS allows customers to stay in touch even with low airtime or when they prefer not to pay for an SMS, as long as the recipient is a Mascom subscriber who accepts the charges, making it a revolutionary way to connect with friends, family, children, colleagues, and employees.

P0.30 per SMS
Post paid rates are VAT exclusive

To use the Mascom Collect SMS service, simply send an SMS to 1050(71xxxxxx), with 71xxxxxx being the recipient’s cell number, followed by your intended message.

The recipient will receive a request to accept the charges, e.g.,
“71282669 has sent you a Collect SMS request. Ensure you have enough credit and reply ‘Yes’ to accept a charge of 30t, or ‘No’ to decline.”

  • If the recipient replies “Yes”, they will receive your message.
  • If they reply “No”, you will be notified: “The intended recipient is unable to bear charges at the moment. Please try again later.”
  1. Terms and conditions apply. E & OE.