Ethiopia Temporary Phone Numbers
How to Receive SMS from Ethiopia with SMSFAST
Log in to your account
If you don't have a SMSFAST account, click "Register" to create one. Otherwise, log in with your existing credentials.
Top up your balance
In the top right corner, click the "+" icon and select your preferred top-up method. Add the desired amount to your account.
Baidu
Ethiopia
Select Ethiopia and a service
From the left-hand menu, click "Select country" and then choose "Ethiopia". Tick the desired service you want to activate.
Baidu · Ethiopia
Purchase a number
Click "Buy" and wait a few seconds while your temporary number is activating to receive SMS codes.
| Service | Number | Country |
Baidu | +251 856-0786-2785 | Ethiopia |
Use a number
Copy the phone number from the "Number" menu. Return to the service website and confirm the account creation with the given number.
Left | Status | SMS Code | Actions | ||
| 19:48 | Received | 329013 | |||
Get OTP
Wait for the verification code you will receive in the "SMS code" menu. Paste it on the service page to finish the registration.
Why You Might Need a Temporary Phone Number in Ethiopia (+251)
Ethiopia’s fast-evolving digital economy is transforming how people connect, transact, and communicate. Mobile technology plays a central role in this transformation, driving access to financial services, e-commerce, and everyday communication. Whether you’re a business professional, humanitarian worker, researcher, or someone maintaining family ties in the country, a local Ethiopian phone number (+251) is essential for reliable communication and digital access.
A temporary or virtual number provides a simple and secure way to stay connected without the need for a physical SIM card or long-term mobile subscription. It’s the easiest way to integrate into Ethiopia’s growing digital landscape.
Access Mobile Money and Emerging Digital Services
Mobile money and digital payments are rapidly reshaping daily life in Ethiopia. Leading providers like Telebirr (Ethio Telecom) and M-Pesa (Safaricom Ethiopia) are revolutionizing the way people manage finances — from sending remittances to paying bills and making purchases. These services rely on SMS verification for account activation and secure transactions.
A virtual Ethiopian number enables you to receive verification messages instantly, allowing you to register for mobile banking or digital wallet services wherever you are. Additionally, growing online ecosystems — such as ride-hailing apps like Feres, ZayRide, and Yango, as well as emerging e-commerce platforms — require a local phone number for registration and identity verification. With a temporary number, you can access all these essential tools as easily as a local user.
Protect Privacy and Manage Communication Securely
For expatriates, aid workers, and professionals in Ethiopia, privacy and communication security are vital. A temporary phone number provides a safe layer between your personal contact details and public communication.
You can use it to receive one-time passwords (OTPs), verification codes, and local notifications without exposing your main number to unwanted calls or messages. Acting as a digital privacy shield, a virtual or disposable Ethiopian number gives you full control over your communication — a smart, secure, and flexible solution for staying connected in Ethiopia’s expanding digital network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use an Ethiopia temporary number from SMSFAST to get SMS codes for registrations and confirmations.
Yes. They help protect your SIM and reduce the chance of spam.
No, SMSFAST numbers do not support calls — they are SMS-only. Most services only require SMS verification, so call support is not needed.
They act like regular numbers but are provided online. With SMSFAST, you can instantly get SMS for verifications or logins.
It’s a simple way to keep your privacy safe while creating accounts, testing apps, or registering online.
Yes, Ethiopia numbers can receive one-time passwords, login codes, and other verification texts.
Ethiopia numbers for activations are valid for 20 minutes. If you need it longer, you can rent it for 1 day up to 1 month.