Cant get mobile number via USSD anymore

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It seems like vodacom has removed the ability to get you own subscriber number via the *111*501# ussd. Anyone know of an alternative USSD code ?
 
DapperDanMan said:
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It would seem that is for MTN. As you may or may not know, every service provider has their own implementation of USSD codes. I need this for vodacom hence the reason for me posting this in the vodacom forum. Also, as mentioned in my previous post, the IOT device needs to get sent a USSD message with its own number , for reasons, and not the recipient.
 
@PaulMurkin I actually figured out another way to do it. If you dial *135# you can go through to their services menu where you can request the puk number for your phone and it send you a ussd response in the format "The puk number for 123-456-7890 is ****" The problem with that is that those menu options tend to change... not great for automating.
 
Grubby said:
@PaulMurkin I actually figured out another way to do it. If you dial *135# you can go through to their services menu where you can request the puk number for your phone and it send you a ussd response in the format "The puk number for 123-456-7890 is ****" The problem with that is that those menu options tend to change... not great for automating.
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Well done my man, that option didn't work for me but I am glad yo got it!
 
It's ridiculous. Ran into the same issue yesterday. Glad to see others are noticing.
DapperDanMan said:
Send a Please-Call-Me to another number.
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Not even this worked for me. Call me could not be delivered. And since the SIM is a data-only, couldn't send SMS from it either. Eventually came right by sending an SMS to all the numbers on account from another device, but this solution may not work for everyone

I'm now porting/switching my number over to MTN. Just having wayy too many issues with Vodacom. For example, I just realized that I cant send SMS's to those short marketing numbers, it just refuses to deliver.
And have you logged into the Vodacom app/web portal lately? It's absolutely useless. Basically all you can do is check your numbers and your usage/bill. Nothing is configurable. Then you go to a vodacom shop and the service is abysmal. So how does one even get anything done? By knowing someone to DM on mybroadband or begging the CEO for help? I mean really...
 
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fragtion said:
For example, I just realized that I cant send SMS's to those short marketing numbers, it just refuses to deliver.
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You most likely have the WASP content block active. I activated this by default for any new lines I activate for my business customers. It prevents those rogue charges being billed to your account or being deducted from your airtime. You can have the block removed by customer care. In general it is a good thing to have the block in place. How many articles have read on Mybroadband about people complaining about Vodacom stealing their airtime??? LOADS.
 
Ockie said:
You most likely have the WASP content block active. I activated this by default for any new lines I activate for my business customers. It prevents those rogue charges being billed to your account or being deducted from your airtime. You can have the block removed by customer care. In general it is a good thing to have the block in place. How many articles have read on Mybroadband about people complaining about Vodacom stealing their airtime??? LOADS.
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Good point. Hopefully it's just this. I will check before "escalating efforts" via customer care. Thanks for suggestion :D
 
Whew, so I managed to fix the issue about not being able to send SMS's to the short code marketing/competition numbers
The problem was that that I'm on a "closed" contract, meaning the service fee doesn't come off my account
The solution was to simply buy some "Airtime" (I used my banking app).

Sorry for derailing this thread a little bit with an extrapolated venting session. Back to the "Cant get mobile number via USSD anymore" discussion :D
 
Vodacom makes it a hassle. That ussd was so convenient. Best and simplest is put the Sim in another phone tamagotchi etc. Is all and call someone around you from that phone.
 
For vodacom, Dial " 136", press option #4, and the bot will read your number back to you.
Working currently in August 2024.
 
My idea on how to obtain your Vodacom phone number (post-March 2024), is to request your PUK Number through the main USSD menu at *135#

Dial
*135#

Choose
x) Next (if necessary)

Choose
x) Services

Choose
x) Next (if necessary)

Choose
x) PUK Number

I attached proof herein (see my attached picture) of what the final result should look like.
 

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