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46elks
Uppsala, Sweden
What it is
46elks is a paid telecom API for applications that send SMS, exchange MMS, and place automated calls. Incoming SMS can be forwarded to a backend through webhooks, while MMS supports images, long text, and GPS location markers. Voice functions include automated calls, programmatic forwarding, programmable IVR, and call recording. SMS and calling use one API, and the same numbers can serve both. The company says it offers SMS-ready numbers in 48 countries and landline numbers in more than 30 countries. API and web access are listed, with SDKs for C#, Java, PHP, Python, Ruby, Node.js, and Elixir. Integrations include Zapier, GitHub Actions, Homey, Sigfox, Laravel, Node-RED, Flow XO, FileMaker, WordPress, and Google Sheets. 46elks AB is based in Uppsala, Sweden, and says its servers are company-owned and located there. Standard phone and email support runs on workdays from 09:00 to 16:00 CET, with 24/7 failure reporting. There is no free plan or trial.
For and against
For
- Supports SMS, MMS, and voice calls
- Incoming messages can use webhooks
- One API handles SMS and calling
- SDKs cover eight programming languages
- Offers numbers across many countries
Against
- No free plan or free trial
- Default SMS rate is 100 messages per minute
- Prices exclude VAT on listed SMS plan
The verdict
46elks provides messaging and voice functions through a unified telecom API, with broad SDK and integration coverage. Its paid, usage-based model and regional support schedule should be considered before implementation.
Who it suits
It suits developers adding programmable messaging and calling to applications through an API. Teams should be prepared for usage charges and number rental costs.
Plans and prices
Receive SMS
Phone number required: € 10 monthly
Read 8 Oct 2026 · 46elks.com
Connect calls to United Kingdom
Read 8 Oct 2026 · 46elks.com
Phone calls to United Kingdom
Read 8 Oct 2026 · 46elks.com
Pay as you go — SMS to United Kingdom
API access: € 0 monthly · prices exclude VAT
Read 8 Oct 2026 · 46elks.com
Virtual phone numbers
Landline numbers: € 3 monthly · mobile numbers: € 10 monthly
Read 8 Oct 2026 · 46elks.com
On the record
- API
- 46elks says its SMS and phone-call services use one API and the same phone numbers can be used for both.46elks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Company
- The maker is 46elks AB, with its listed company address in Uppsala, Sweden.46elks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Inbound webhooks
- Yes46elks.com · read 24 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- Listed integrations include Zapier, GitHub Actions, Homey, Sigfox, Laravel, Node-RED, Flow XO, FileMaker, WordPress, and Google Sheets.46elks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Limits
- The FAQ says the default SMS sending rate is 100 messages per minute, with higher speeds available by contacting the company.46elks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- MMS
- The service can send and receive images and long texts, and supports receiving GPS location markers in MMS.46elks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- MMS support
- Yes46elks.com · read 24 Sep 2026
- Phone numbers
- The site says it offers SMS-ready phone numbers in 48 countries and landline numbers in over 30 countries.46elks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- 46elks describes itself as a telecom API for applications to send SMS, receive MMS photos, and make automatic phone calls.46elks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Regulation
- 46elks states that its API is subject to EU ePrivacy rules implemented in Swedish law and to Swedish telecom agency rules.46elks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The FAQ says all servers are located in Sweden and owned by 46elks.46elks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- SMS
- The API supports sending SMS and forwarding incoming SMS to a backend with webhooks.46elks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Standard support is available by phone and email on workdays from 09:00 to 16:00 CET, with best-effort response typically within 60 minutes and 24/7 failure reporting.46elks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Testing
- The FAQ says sending an SMS to +46700000000 tests the API without sending a real SMS or charging the account.46elks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Two-way SMS
- Yes46elks.com · read 24 Sep 2026
- Voice
- Voice features include automated calls, programmatic call forwarding, programmable IVR, and call recording.46elks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
