SIMcontrol Functionality:
Prepaid SIM management
Automated SIM balance monitoring (3 x per day)
Live balance checking (Airtime, Data, SMS)
Usage based recharge rules
Scheduled recharge rules
Instant manual recharges
Website:
Network Coverage Map
https://secure.telkom.co.za/today/ucm/
APN Settings
APN: internet
username: [blank]
password: [blank]
South African Roaming
Outside of the core Telkom network, SIMs will roam on the Vodacom 2G/3G/LTE network. (When loading with Anynet & FreeMe bundles only)
"LTE" bundles will only roam on the core Telkom LTE network
More details on local Telkom roaming within SA here.
SIM Activation:
Telkom SIMs need to be activated individually and by inserting the SIM in a handheld device.
Activate a Telkom SIM by dialing *101# two to three times and restarting the device until you receive a balance SMS confirmation message.
SIM supply:
Flickswitch can supply and RICA Telkom SIMs in bulk. Lead times are typically 3 - 5 business days + shipping for small orders.
RICA Registration:
SIMs cannot be activated if RICA registration is not completed successfully.
Flickswitch can bulk register SIMs for RICA if supplied by us.
RICA Documents needed:
- Company letterhead with physical address and VAT registration number included
- Copy of a Directors ID
SIM Expiry (number recycling):
Telkom SIMs will expire after 90 days of no usage from the SIM.
If a SIM is only recharged but not used the SIM will expire and the number will be recycled.
Once a SIM is deleted and or expired and the number recycled the SIM needs to be discarded of as it can no longer be used.
Telkom USSD Codes:
Customer Care: *180#
Balance Inquiry: *188#
Customer Care / Support
Dial 180
Twitter: @TelkomZA
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