Dinknesh — Ethiopia's AI Assistant via SMS

Your smartest friend. The world's knowledge, now in your pocket. Ask anything in Amharic, English, or Oromo and get answers by SMS in seconds. No internet needed. No smartphone required.

How it works

1. Text 8717 from any phone. No smartphone required.
2. Ask anything — health, law, school, business, in Amharic or English.
3. Get your answer in seconds, by SMS, for 1 Birr.

No Internet? No Apps? No Problem.

You don't need a smartphone to be smart. Dinknesh works on the phone you already own, in the town you already live in.

What people ask Dinknesh

• Arsenal score update? — COYG! Arsenal 2–0 Spurs.
• ራስ ምታቴ አልለቀቀኝም ምን ላድርግ? — In Amharic: drink water, rest, see a doctor if it persists.
• Remind me to take my meds every day at 8AM — Done! Daily reminder set.
• My landlord won't return my deposit. What can I do? — Visit your local Woreda Social Court with your contract and receipts.
• Maal jechuu dha 'thank you' Amaariffaan? — Afaan Amaaraatiin 'Ameseginalehu' jedhama.

Pricing

For the price of gum — 1 Ethiopian Birr per message — unlock the world's knowledge. No subscription, no commitment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work on my phone?

Yes. Any phone that sends SMS works. Even the simplest one.

What can I ask?

Anything. There is no topic Dinknesh doesn't try to help with.

Is my conversation private?

Yes. We don't share your messages with anyone.

How do I stop the service?

Reply #STOP at any time.

Is it really 1 birr?

Yes. One birr per message. No subscription, no commitment.

Does it work without internet?

Yes. Dinknesh works entirely over SMS. No internet or data plan required.

Ready to chat?

Say hello to Dinknesh. Text "HI" to 8717. Powered by URA Technologies. An official Ethio Telecom partner.