Telkom also announced the inclusion of free YouTube as the latest addition to its FreeMe prepaid bundles. Customers on Telkom's FreeMe Post-paid are still able to enjoy up 200+ hours or 50GB free data for YouTube streaming on the FreeMe 5GB and higher plans.
So, in short, WhatsApp is free to use with Telkom if you've bought their FreeMe package. But it only remains free while that bundle has data left on it. Once FreeMe has run out, the messaging service will then start costing you.
The entry-level 150MB FreeMe prepaid bundle, which previously offered 150MB of general-use data, 150MB of data for instant messaging and Internet calls, 50 SMSes and 150 on-network minutes for R29, now offers 150MB of general-use data, 50 on-net minutes and 75MB for WhatsApp (plus 75MB for streaming) at the same price.
Voice bundles can be used for calls to any network operator within the borders of South Africa and do not apply to international calls or international roaming. Voice bundles will be deducted per second during a call, whilst the call remains active.
Be Free with the only Data Bundle that gives you FREE Whatsapp and FREE Calls Dial *544# to experience Freedom Today! To subscribe to Freedom bundles dial *544#. Freedom bundles customer will get the following benefits. Free Telkom calls - daily allocation of 60 minutes.
The new WhatsApp data bundle is available through the *123# USSD menu by selecting option 2. While Telkom's WhatsApp product will be attractive to certain Telkom subscribers, it is not the best deal available in South Africa.
Telkom FreeMe packages and bundles in 2020. The launch of Telkom FreeMe packages has changed how people communicate and surf the internet. This set of bundles includes YouTube data, Telkom call minutes, SMSs, WhatsApp data, and mobile data.
The voice bundles, called MTN WOW, have daily, weekly and monthly validity periods depending on the size purchased. They range from R3 for seven minutes of talktime (valid for 24 hours from purchase) up to R300 for 3 000 minutes with one-month validity (see table below).
How do I get voice bundles?
- Dial *111#
- select Buy Bundles.
- Select Voice Bundles.
- Choose daily or weekly.
- Choose your desired value and confirm.
The voice bundle offers unlimited on-net Vodacom to Vodacom voice calls for the activity period of the bundle.
Zidisha Plus Data Bundles Steps
- Receive notification. You will receive a notification confirming that you have bought the bundle.
- Dial *485# Dial *485# and select the “Zidisha Plus” option.
- Buy Bundles.
- Enter mobile number /employee.
- Select Data Bundle.
- Pick Data Bundles.
- Buy using Airtime.
- Confirm.
Uwezo Tariff is a pre-paid service offered by Safaricom. The basic rates for this tariff are Ksh 4 per minute call. The tariff is categorized into two time bands. On-net time band and off-net time band. During on-net time band,you will call at Ksh4 per minute.
The first option is the Cell C to Cell c Minute Bundles for customers who make frequent voice calls to Cell C numbers. The other plan is the Cell C to Any Network Minute Bundles where Cell C customers will pay a low rate per minute for calls to any network.
Dial *147# to get any-net minutes from as little as R19. …
Safaricom customers call at Sh4 per minute both on-net and off-net. Customers on the Uwezo tariff make calls across networks at Sh2 per minute between 9pm and 8am. Telkom Kenya charges its customers Sh2 a minute to make calls on-net and Sh3 per minute to other networks.
All unused minutes will expire every day at midnight on the day of purchase. Call types that qualify for Chat For 60: a) Vodacom to any network voice calls.
How to buy a bundle.
- Dial *180# and choose 'bundle purchase'
- Log on to our self-service portal.
- On the Telkom mobile app for iOS or Android, but you'll need data to log on!
- Buy at Telkom Stores, FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Edcon, Ackermans, Flash, PEP, Shoprite, Dunns, Foschini and Shoe City.
FreeMe prepaid bundles
| Package | Data | Price |
|---|
| FreeMe 500MB | 250MB | R39 |
| FreeMe 800MB | 500MB | R99 |
| FreeMe 1.5GB | 1GB | R139 |
| FreeMe 3GB | 2GB | R189 |
FreeMe is a set of new data-centric packages offered by Telkom. And that's it — everything else is included, with free on-network calls, 50 free SMSes a day and free use of Telkom's Wi-Fi hotspots. Oh, and you'll also get free calls and messaging on WhatsApp, BBM and Viber (limited to 2GB of usage a month).
Telkom MoreThis is a default plan when you first purchase the Telkom SimCard, with this plan your airtime recharges are always doubled when you spend R5 or more. You can use the airtime for calls, SMS, MMS, however, you can't buy data but you can access the internet with the free airtime.
SIM-SONKE is a per second prepaid tariff plan available on the Telkom Mobile Network, and sees customers paying 29 cents per minute on per second billing for calls to any Telkom Mobile SIM number. However, if a recharge is done after 21:00 and before midnight, the customer will get the benefit immediately.
How I do purchase these voice minutes bundles?
- Once-off bundles – subscribers can purchase the bundles via USSD by dialing *180# and dial button from the handset and follow the menu prompts.
- Recurring voice minutes bundles shall be purchased via the Store or by phoning the Call Centre.
According to Telkom: Recharge anything above R5, and we'll double it for you to use on data, calls, SMSs and MMSs, on any network, anytime. You can use your free airtime to make calls, send SMS, MMS or for data. You will always use your free airtime first, before your paid-for airtime.
If you're an existing Telkom mobile subscriber and want to buy a LIT_ Video and Music streaming bundle all you need to do is dial *180# and simply follow the step-by-step instructions to purchase a LIT_ Streaming Bundle. Alternatively, you can use the Telkom APP as well.
