Internet is a tool that has changed the world. The use of the internet cannot be overemphasized in our world today. Internet services have now gradually become a necessity that the demand for affordable and reliable network providers have increased. The internet services have revolutionized the computer and communications world like nothing ever.
Hence, a mobile network is the communication network. Mobile data is what allows your phone to get online. As long as you have a cellular connection in the form of a data network, you can use the internet.
In South Africa mobile data market, Telkom has over the years proven to be one of the standouts. Telkom services have become a reliable network service provider here in South Africa. The Telkom data prices are cheap in whichever different data package you choose to go with. Here are some mobile packages you can enjoy using Telkom:
FreeMe Bundle
This is a convenient data plan to use if you are a business owner as it is affordable and allows activities to be completed with ease. Apart from the bundles, you can get other benefits in this freeme bundle. It is only valid for fourteen days and can be renewed when it expires. The freeMe bundle goes for 29 Rands and has the following features:
- 150 MB
- Free 50 SMSs
- Free 150 minutes to mobile lines
- Free 150MB for VoIP and instant messaging
Once off Bundles
This package is a suitable one for people who have a busy schedule. Once you have subscribed to it, you receive your internet data on a monthly basis. Here are the features of this package:
- 25MB
- Valid until the end of the month
- Extended national coverage giving access to Telkom mobile network and roaming network.
- Available for purchase to all customers
- Out of bundle rate of R0.30 per MB
Time-based data bundles
Time-based data bundles enable users to enjoy data services at a particular time. This allows users to avoid wasting a lot of data and money. Time-based data bundles help users to keep track of things and are suitable for users who have dedicated schedules for using the internet. It is divided into three:
Hourly bundles
- 75MB
- Valid for an hour after purchase
- Access to Telkom network
- Access to roaming services
- Available for new and existing customers
Daily bundles
- 150MB per day
- Valid for 24hours
- Available for new and existing customers
- Access to roaming services
Weekend bundles
This package is run on a weekly basis and can expire at the end of the week. This plan is usually valid from Friday midnight until Sunday midnight. But also available to new and existing customers of the Telkom network. It has four options which users can choose from namely:
- 100MB (R10)
- 200MB (R20)
- 500MB (R29)
- 1GB (R49)
Telkom LTE deals
With this package it comes with a lot of options from where you can choose depending on affordability. It includes:
- Wireless 5GB (priced at R249)
- Wireless 20GB (priced at R455)
- Wireless 30GB (priced at R555)
- Wireless 50GB (priced at R759)
- Wireless 100GB (priced at R1059)
The Telkom LTE deals offer package including:
- 20GB
- 20GB Telkom night (midnight – 7 am)
- Free Unlimited Wi-Fi bundle (10GB FUP)
- Out of bundle rate for R0.30 per MB
- Free SIM and Connection
- LTE/LTE-A Wi-Fi Router included (With Contract)
Wi-Fi bundles
The Wi-Fi bundle is suitable for users who prefer using Wi-Fi to mobile data. It is available for use by users of the Telkom network and non-users of the Telkom network. If you are a non-user, you would have access to the Wi-Fi through a portal after purchase via debit or credit card.
This bundle goes for R15 which lasts for 30 minutes and another for R25 which last for up to 60 minutes. The advantage of this package is that it can be used on any device as long as it can connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Monthly Recurring bundle
This plan goes for about R7.35 with 25MB of data. Having a busy schedule for some people may make it difficult to subscribe to daily or weekly data plans. Hence, it is advisable to try out a monthly recurring data bundle. The Telkom network monthly recurring bundle has benefits that are convenient for users. It includes:
- 25MB
- Available for purchase to existing and new Top Up, postpaid voice customers
- Out of bundle rate for R0.30 per MB
- Allows roaming services
- Valid until the end of the next calendar month
- The bundle will be allocated on the 1st of every month
How to Buy a Telkom data network
Numerous ways are available to secure a Telkom mobile data. These deals can be in the form of
- Dialling *180# and choosing a bundle purchase option
- Logging into your self-service portal and clicking on the purchase bundle option.
- Or by visiting a Telkom store, FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, PEP, Shoprite, Dunns, Ackermans etc
- Downloading Telkom mobile app on your phone. Log in to the app and instantly purchase a data package.
