Telkom Prepaid and Postpaid Bundles in South Africa: Data, Voice and USSD Guide

Mobile & Data Bundle
Quick Answer

Telkom customers can buy prepaid and add-on bundles by dialling *180#, using the MyTelkom App, Telkom’s website, WhatsApp or participating retail and banking channels. Dial *188# to check airtime and data balances. Telkom prepaid options include All-Network Data, FreeMe, WhatsApp, Daily Dose, time-based, streaming, social, LTE, voice and SMS bundles. Postpaid customers can choose plan families such as FlexOn and Infinite, while Telkom also offers separate Mobile Data plans.

Telkom offers several different bundle types, and choosing the cheapest option without checking the rules can result in buying data that does not work for the service you need.

Some Telkom bundles provide normal mobile data, while others are restricted to WhatsApp, streaming, social-media services, the Telkom network or specific times of day.

This guide explains Telkom prepaid and postpaid bundles, prices, validity, USSD codes, FreeMe, WhatsApp, Daily Dose, Mo’Nice, LTE, voice bundles and monthly contract options.

You can also browse the Mobile & Data Bundle category for other South African mobile-network guides.

Telkom Prepaid vs Postpaid

Type How it works Best for
Prepaid Recharge first and buy airtime or bundles before using them. Flexible spending and strong cost control.
TopUp Receive a recurring monthly allocation and recharge when you need more. Monthly users who want tighter spending control.
Postpaid Your plan is billed monthly to your Telkom account. Regular users who prefer predictable monthly allocations.

How to Buy Telkom Bundles

Dial *180#

Use the Telkom self-service menu to buy available data, voice and other bundles.

Use the MyTelkom App

Select your Telkom mobile number and choose the bundle you want.

Use Telkom WhatsApp

Telkom provides WhatsApp self-service on 081 160 1700.

Use Telkom online

Eligible bundles can also be purchased through Telkom’s online self-service channels.

Use supported banking or retail channels

Telkom airtime and selected bundles may also be available through banking apps and participating retailers.

Important Telkom USSD Codes

USSD code Purpose
*180# Buy airtime, data and available Telkom bundles.
*188# Check airtime and data balances.
*123# View personalised Mo’Nice offers.
*1# Display your Telkom mobile number on supported services.

For other network codes, see our Essential Mobile USSD Codes guide.

How to Check Your Telkom Balance

Dial:

*188#

You can also check balances using the MyTelkom App and Telkom self-service channels.

Telkom All-Network Data Bundles

All-Network Data is the main bundle type to compare when you need ordinary mobile internet rather than app-specific data.

Bundle Validity Price
35MB + 35MB 6 months R7.50
75MB + 75MB 6 months R15
150MB + 150MB 6 months R27
300MB + 300MB 6 months R52
500MB + 500MB 6 months R72
1.2GB + 1.2GB Current month + 2 months R79
1.5GB + 1.5GB Current month + 2 months R89
2.5GB + 2.5GB Current month + 2 months R149
3.5GB + 3.5GB Current month + 2 months R209
5.5GB + 5.5GB Current month + 2 months R299
12GB + 12GB Current month + 2 months R499
20GB 6 months R599
50GB 6 months R699
100GB 6 months R999
Check what each part of a “+” bundle represents.

Read the allocation information shown in *180#, MyTelkom or Telkom’s purchase screen before confirming the bundle.

Telkom Time-Based Data Bundles

Data Validity Price
150MB 1 hour R5.50
300MB 1 hour R9
250MB 3 hours R11
400MB 3 hours R13
500MB 12 hours R16
Time-based data expires quickly.

Buy these bundles when you are ready to use them.

Telkom Daily Dose Bundles

Daily Dose gives you a fixed amount of data per day rather than one full allocation to use whenever you want.

Total data Daily allocation Validity Price
1.5GB 500MB/day 3 days R35
3GB 1GB/day 3 days R65
6GB 2GB/day 3 days R95
Unused Daily Dose data does not carry over.

Choose a Daily Dose package only if you expect to use the daily allowance.

Telkom FreeMe Bundles

FreeMe combines data with other benefits such as WhatsApp and voice allocations.

FreeMe bundle Validity Price
200MB 7 days R20
300MB 14 days R31
600MB 14 days R41
1.2GB 61 days R105
1.8GB 61 days R146
3.5GB 61 days R200
6.5GB 61 days R305
11.5GB 61 days R410
28GB 61 days R725

Telkom WhatsApp Bundles

Bundle Validity Price
150MB 24 hours R6
300MB 24 hours R11
Unlimited 24 hours R15
300MB 7 days R12
750MB 7 days R21
Unlimited 7 days R35
1.5GB 31 days R41
Unlimited 31 days R100
WhatsApp bundles are not general internet bundles.

Browsing websites, YouTube, downloads and other apps may use your ordinary data or airtime instead.

Telkom Streaming Bundles

Data Validity Price
100MB 24 hours R8
500MB 24 hours R21
2GB 24 hours R53

Telkom Social and TikTok Bundles

Telkom also provides specialised bundles for social and entertainment use.

  • Social bundles.
  • TikTok bundles.
  • Chat bundles.
  • WhatsApp and voice combinations.
  • Other promotional bundles.

Dial *180# or *123# to check the offers currently available to your Telkom number.

What Are Telkom Mo’Nice Bundles?

Mo’Nice provides personalised data and voice offers to individual Telkom customers.

Dial:

*123#

Mo’Nice prices can differ between customers.

The offer displayed on your own Telkom SIM is the one available to you.

Telkom Night Surfer

Night Surfer is Telkom data intended for overnight usage.

Current usage window:

00:00 to 07:00

Night Surfer is not normal daytime data.

Make sure you also have an anytime bundle if you need internet access during the day.

Telkom Prepaid LTE Bundles

Telkom offers larger prepaid LTE data allocations for customers using compatible devices in areas with suitable Telkom network coverage.

Check coverage before buying a large LTE bundle.

Telkom-network data depends on Telkom coverage at the location where you intend to use the SIM.

Telkom All-Network Voice Bundles

Minutes Validity Price
10 minutes 7 days R5.50
20 minutes 7 days R9.50
25 minutes Current month + 1 month R16
50 minutes Current month + 1 month R32
100 minutes Current month + 1 month R63
200 minutes Current month + 1 month R105
300 minutes Current month + 1 month R159
500 minutes Current month + 1 month R265
1,000 minutes Current month + 1 month R559

Telkom SMS Bundles

SMS allocation Validity Price
50 SMSs 31 days R25
100 SMSs 31 days R40
200 SMSs 31 days R57
500 SMSs 31 days R125
1,000 SMSs 31 days R239

Telkom Postpaid and Contract Plans

Postpaid customers receive recurring monthly allocations instead of buying all their usage as prepaid bundles.

Main smartphone plan families include:

  • FlexOn
  • Infinite

Telkom also provides Mobile Data products for customers who mainly need internet access rather than a smartphone voice plan.

Telkom FlexOn Plans

Plan Anytime data All-network minutes Displayed price
FlexOn 6 6GB 150 minutes R269 pm
FlexOn 8 8GB 200 minutes R319 pm
FlexOn 10 10GB 250 minutes R399 pm
Contract pricing can change by deal.

Device contracts, SIM-only offers, upgrades and promotions can have different monthly prices.

Telkom Infinite Plans

Plan High-speed data After allocation Minutes Displayed price
Infinite 15GB Unlimited at up to 1.5Mbps 300 minutes R529 pm
Infinite Max 30GB Unlimited at up to 1.5Mbps 500 minutes R699 pm
Infinite is designed for smartphone use.

For routers, MiFi devices and data-focused use, compare Telkom Mobile Data or LTE products instead.

Telkom Mobile Data Plans

Telkom also provides monthly Mobile Data plans for users who primarily need internet data.

Example: Mobile Data 10GB TopUp

  • 10GB included All-Network Data.
  • Two-calendar-month data validity.
  • Displayed month-to-month SIM-only price of R149.

Telkom TopUp vs Normal Contract

TopUp provides a recurring monthly allocation while allowing the customer to recharge when more usage is required.

A normal postpaid account can also purchase extra bundles, but additional spending is controlled by the account’s limits.

How to Buy Extra Data on a Telkom Contract

  • Dial *180#.
  • Use the MyTelkom App.
  • Use Telkom online self-service.
  • Use WhatsApp on 081 160 1700.
  • Use eligible banking channels.
  • Visit a Telkom store.

How Does the Telkom Spend Limit Work?

Postpaid customers can use a spend limit to control additional usage beyond the normal plan allocation.

Your spend limit is not your monthly data allowance.

It controls how much additional usage can be charged after the included benefits have been used.

How Long Are Telkom Bundles Valid?

  • Some bundles last only 1, 3 or 12 hours.
  • WhatsApp bundles can last 24 hours, 7 days or 31 days.
  • FreeMe bundles can have longer validity.
  • Selected All-Network bundles have multi-month validity.
  • Daily Dose is divided into daily allocations.
  • Night Surfer is restricted to the overnight period.
Check validity before confirming a purchase.

A cheaper bundle may be poor value if it expires before you can use it.

Does Telkom Data Roll Over?

Rollover depends on the specific product.

Daily Dose

Unused Daily Dose data does not carry over.

Postpaid Mobile Data

Eligible unused monthly Mobile Data can roll over according to the terms of the applicable plan.

Do not assume every Telkom bundle has the same rollover rules.

Check the conditions for the exact bundle you are buying.

All-Network Data vs Telkom-Network Data

Type How it works
All-Network Data General mobile-data usage according to the applicable coverage rules.
Telkom-network data Data specifically dependent on Telkom network coverage.
App-specific data Data for services such as WhatsApp, TikTok or streaming.
Night Surfer Data restricted to the applicable overnight usage period.

Which Telkom Bundle Should You Choose?

If you need… Compare…
Normal internet access All-Network Data
Mainly WhatsApp WhatsApp bundles
Calls and data FreeMe
Only a few hours of data Time-Based bundles
A fixed daily allocation Daily Dose
Personalised offers Mo’Nice via *123#
Overnight downloads Night Surfer
Monthly smartphone plan FlexOn or Infinite
Router or data-focused use Mobile Data or LTE products

What to Do If Your Telkom Bundle Is Not Working

1. Check the balance

Dial *188# to make sure the bundle is active and still has data remaining.

2. Check the expiry

Hourly and daily bundles may already have expired.

3. Check whether the data is app-specific

WhatsApp or streaming data may not cover general internet browsing.

4. Check network restrictions

A Telkom-network bundle may require Telkom coverage.

5. Check the time of day

Night Surfer only works during the permitted overnight period.

6. Restart your connection

Switch mobile data or airplane mode off and on, or restart the device.

7. Check network coverage

Buying more data will not fix a weak or unavailable signal.

8. Keep proof of purchase

If airtime or money was deducted but the bundle did not load, keep the transaction SMS or banking reference before contacting Telkom.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Telkom code to buy data?

Dial *180# from your Telkom SIM and follow the prompts.

How do I check my Telkom data balance?

Dial *188# or use the MyTelkom App.

What is the cheapest Telkom All-Network Data bundle?

Telkom currently lists a 35MB + 35MB All-Network Data option for R7.50.

What are Telkom Mo’Nice bundles?

Mo’Nice offers personalised voice and data deals. Dial *123# to check yours.

Can two customers get different Mo’Nice deals?

Yes. Mo’Nice offers are personalised and can differ between Telkom customers.

What time does Telkom Night Surfer work?

The current Night Surfer period is from midnight to 07:00.

Does Daily Dose data roll over?

No. Unused Daily Dose data does not carry over.

Can I buy extra data on a Telkom contract?

Yes. Eligible customers can purchase additional bundles using Telkom self-service channels, subject to account limits.

What is Telkom FlexOn?

FlexOn is a Telkom Postpaid and TopUp smartphone plan family combining monthly data and voice benefits.

What is Telkom Infinite?

Infinite is Telkom’s higher-usage smartphone plan family with included high-speed data and qualifying reduced-speed unlimited usage afterwards.

Can Telkom Infinite be used in a router?

Infinite is designed for smartphone use. Mobile Data or LTE plans are more appropriate for routers and MiFi devices.

What is the Telkom WhatsApp number?

Telkom currently uses 081 160 1700 for WhatsApp self-service.

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