Buying a data bundle on MTN contract

SecretCode

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OK, I'm stumped. I can't see a sticky thread or a direct answer in search.

I'm familiar with buying data bundles on prepaid - both Vodacom and MTN. Now I want to buy a data bundle on my MTN contract number for occasional use on my phone.

How do you do it? Is the only way to phone 808? Because they say they can do it, but they can't explain whether I can buy I once-off bundle - the only thing they suggest is buying a repeating bundle and then cancelling it.

Terms here, prices here, but how do you order them? Any USSD method, SMS method, IVR method, online method?

And can you order a single month instead of a repeating bundle? Do the terms "Ad hoc" and "Topup" apply here? :confused: If I need to order through 808 I want to know exactly what I'm asking for!

Obviously the same old constraints apply: no rollover, only one bundle at a time, only one bundle per month, bundles expire at your contract billing date. I'll grumble and live with those.
 
AFAIK there's no option for a once off data bundle on contract and no other way to order besides calling 808.
 
Thanks for the MTN Active link, didn't know about it.

When I try to activate a service I'm told

Your Account is not in a legal state. Please consult your MTN representative or phone 808.

Not Legal?! Should I be worried, are the cops going to come knocking on my door? What gives?
 
Thanks for the MTN Active link, didn't know about it.

When I try to activate a service I'm told



Not Legal?! Should I be worried, are the cops going to come knocking on my door? What gives?

Have you tried contacting 808 to find out what the story is????
 
808 is a waste of time.

Rather goto a MTN service centre , apparently Morningside in Rivonia Road is now MTN's flagship customer centre according to http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/telecoms/2007/0711151413.asp?A=HOME&O=FPMN

I have a MyChoice 75 contract with a 2gb bundle loaded , I pay R399 a month for this facility.

OK, I'm stumped. I can't see a sticky thread or a direct answer in search.

I'm familiar with buying data bundles on prepaid - both Vodacom and MTN. Now I want to buy a data bundle on my MTN contract number for occasional use on my phone.

How do you do it? Is the only way to phone 808? Because they say they can do it, but they can't explain whether I can buy I once-off bundle - the only thing they suggest is buying a repeating bundle and then cancelling it.

Terms here, prices here, but how do you order them? Any USSD method, SMS method, IVR method, online method?

And can you order a single month instead of a repeating bundle? Do the terms "Ad hoc" and "Topup" apply here? :confused: If I need to order through 808 I want to know exactly what I'm asking for!

Obviously the same old constraints apply: no rollover, only one bundle at a time, only one bundle per month, bundles expire at your contract billing date. I'll grumble and live with those.
 
It was mentioned above: "..the only thing they suggest is buying a repeating bundle and then cancelling it."
I'm on mycall100. I would also prefer to purchase a once-off bundle and use it up as I please. But since this seems to be impossible will it be possible to do the following: Order a monthly 100MB bundle (say) and then cancel it after 1 or 2 months. Does my data carry over after cancelling, and if so for how long?
 
It was mentioned above: "..the only thing they suggest is buying a repeating bundle and then cancelling it."
I'm on mycall100. I would also prefer to purchase a once-off bundle and use it up as I please. But since this seems to be impossible will it be possible to do the following: Order a monthly 100MB bundle (say) and then cancel it after 1 or 2 months. Does my data carry over after cancelling, and if so for how long?

You can load it and cancel it when you choose. Data doesnt carry over past your invoice period.
 
Thanks for the MTN Active link, didn't know about it.

When I try to activate a service I'm told



Not Legal?! Should I be worried, are the cops going to come knocking on my door? What gives?

How long have you had your contract? There is a 3 month monitoring period after your contract is activated before you can buy a data bundle IIRC.
 
Its called a happy vibe (for a change) i dont have to work this weekend, i get 2 days off in a row- its amazing the things that people take for granted huh?:D

LOL I meant NNAICKER not you. :D Enjoy the weekend. ;) And its true, people never appreciate what they have.
 
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