How to Register for Free PESCO Bill SMS Alerts on Your Mobile
By Editorial Team · Published August 29, 2026 · 8 min read
To avoid late payment surcharges or missing your electricity bill due to physical paper distribution delays, PESCO provides a free Mobile SMS Alert Service that delivers bill amounts, consumed units, and due dates directly to your phone.
Benefits of PESCO SMS Billing:
- Receive instant notification the moment your monthly bill is generated by PESCO computer center.
- Get automated reminder alerts 2 days before the payment due date.
- Receive scheduled load-shedding and transmission maintenance notices in advance.
How to Register for Free SMS Alerts:
- Open your mobile SMS messaging app.
- Type your 14-digit PESCO Reference Number (found at the top left of your paper bill).
- Send the SMS to 8118.
- You will receive an immediate confirmation SMS confirming successful registration.
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Enter your 14-digit reference number to check and download your latest electricity bill instantly:
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