A HUGE thank you to Telkom Mobile!!!

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I would just like to say a monster THANK YOU to Telkom Mobile for helping me getting my Samsung Galaxy Note 2!!

The Smart 150 contract + 5GB monthly data for R299 is most probably the best mobile phone contract currently available in South Africa - and I realised it almost too late.

Went shopping at all the Telkom Mobile shops, and while the Smart 150 contract was still available on their system, no shop had stock of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 anymore.

After visiting all the shops in Cape Town, I realised I was caught fast asleep. Almost gave up hope of finding a phone, when I decided to PM the Telkom Mobile rep as a last resort.

Got a phone call from Olga at the Bayside Telkom Mobile store today, telling me that the Malmesbury branch still had a Note 2 and that it is being couriered to them. I could come and pick the phone up after work!!

So I got to the Bayside shopping mall and Olga had my phone ready. Filled in the contract details, got my new micro sim & a few minutes later I walked out of the shop with my brand new Titanium Grey Galaxy Note 2.

It must have been one of THE most pleasant shopping experiences for a new phone and contract I have ever had, and Olga just made it extra special. She got everything sorted in no time and just a pure joy to be helped by her.

And I got my Smart 150 contract!! Let me see :

150 minutes to any network that rolls over for six months
150MB data to use on any network, should you be outside the TM coverage area (to keep whatsapp going :))
First 12 months free TM to TM phone calls
5GB monthly data bundle (this is what any smartphone needs!)

It simply feels unreal. I'm still waiting for Telkom Mobile to phone me and tell me that they've made a mistake. It is value that I have never seen before in a mobile phone contract.

And the biggest surprise was that my Note 2 is the 32GB version, where I was expecting the 16GB version. That was just the cherry on top. :)

The Note 2 is gorgeous, the non-pentile Super AMOLED screen is out of this world, the FM radio I really wanted, it feels fantastic to hold in my hand & I am simply unable to put this fantastic phone down.

So, Telkom Mobile, I am extremely grateful for everything you have done for me & I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart! :love:
 
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airborne

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Geez that is a fokking amazing deal.
8ta is really good when it works.
Nice that they thought hard enough to give you 150mb roaming data and allow the mins to roll over. Let us know how things progress, ie call quality , data speeds and consistency over the next few weeks and months if you can. Shot!
 

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Nice one! I'm sure you'll push the limits of that phone too...

Enjoy! :)
 

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flip i thought i was high again seeing thank you and telkom all in the same sentance is a rare, rare RARE experience! congrats TelkomZA and Olga. Its nice to see stuff like this with telkom... keep it up
 

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Agreed, awesome deal! I ported to them recently and am paying R270 for a Smart 100 (100 minutes, 5GB data, 150MB all network). Got it with the S4 mini (gave it to my wife). If I knew about this I would have considered it :(.

Love the 5GB data. BTW Kingrob this works great for tracking both Roaming (all network) and Telkom mobile data: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobidia.android.mdm

It gives me this in my notification tray: Screenshot_2013-10-18-07-53-36.jpg :love:
 

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My Data Manager

Sweet- I'll give this a try on CellC- see how much roaming I actually do...

When (if?) I get a reply in the TM FAQ thread, I'll probably join you okes- TM has some awesome value add, especially as I already have a landline :)
 

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Think cell c will only roam on Vodacom EDGE.

Forced TM to roam on MTN now and ran a speed test, got a blazing 14.32 Mbps. The speed test used 10MB of data.
 

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Think cell c will only roam on Vodacom EDGE.

Forced TM to roam on MTN now and ran a speed test, got a blazing 14.32 Mbps. The speed test used 10MB of data.

Likely true- but the app will allow me to track the volume of data used while roaming. Though I'm not often outside the CellC Zone...

Just practising for when I join TM :)
 

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I would just like to say a monster THANK YOU to Telkom Mobile for helping me getting my Samsung Galaxy Note 2!!

The Smart 150 contract + 5GB monthly data for R299 is most probably the best mobile phone contract currently available in South Africa - and I realised it almost too late.

Went shopping at all the Telkom Mobile shops, and while the Smart 150 contract was still available on their system, no shop had stock of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 anymore.

After visiting all the shops in Cape Town, I realised I was caught fast asleep. Almost gave up hope of finding a phone, when I decided to PM the Telkom Mobile rep as a last resort.

Got a phone call from Olga at the Bayside Telkom Mobile store today, telling me that the Malmesbury branch still had a Note 2 and that it is being couriered to them. I could come and pick the phone up after work!!

So I got to the Bayside shopping mall and Olga had my phone ready. Filled in the contract details, got my new micro sim & a few minutes later I walked out of the shop with my brand new Titanium Grey Galaxy Note 2.

It must have been one of THE most pleasant shopping experiences for a new phone and contract I have ever had, and Olga just made it extra special. She got everything sorted in no time and just a pure joy to be helped by her.

And I got my Smart 150 contract!! Let me see :

150 minutes to any network that rolls over for six months
150MB data to use on any network, should you be outside the TM coverage area (to keep whatsapp going :))
First 12 months free TM to TM phone calls
5GB monthly data bundle (this is what any smartphone needs!)

It simply feels unreal. I'm still waiting for Telkom Mobile to phone me and tell me that they've made a mistake. It is value that I have never seen before in a mobile phone contract.

And the biggest surprise was that my Note 2 is the 32GB version, where I was expecting the 16GB version. That was just the cherry on top. :)

The Note 2 is gorgeous, the non-pentile Super AMOLED screen is out of this world, the FM radio I really wanted, it feels fantastic to hold in my hand & I am simply unable to put this fantastic phone down.

So, Telkom Mobile, I am extremely grateful for everything you have done for me & I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart! :love:

Hi there kingrob

Thank you for your post! It is ALWAYS a pleasure :D!

Let us know if anything else needs our attention.

Regards
Telkom Mobile
 

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Any one else experiencing this? My telkomsa email stopped working on my Iphone and Ipad mini?

Hi hugos

Please PM us your details so that we can call you to assist?

Regards
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excellent!!

any news on the note 3 yet TM?

Hi rodga

Except for the 20th as the expected launch date, no. You'll be the first to know when we hear anything before then.

Regards
Telkom Mobile
 

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Hi rodga

Except for the 20th as the expected launch date, no. You'll be the first to know when we hear anything before then.

Regards
Telkom Mobile

I know
the suspense is killing me!!
hows the stock of the note 2 looking in Gauteng?
Still available?
 
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I know
the suspense is killing me!!
hows the stock of the note 2 looking in Gauteng?
Still available?

I think I got the last Note 2 in Cape Town.

It's an absolutely brilliant phone. :love:
 

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I know
the suspense is killing me!!
hows the stock of the note 2 looking in Gauteng?
Still available?

Hi rodga

We cannot confirm that here, but are happy to source a store you can visit for the Note 2. Please pop us a PM should you wish to do that.

Also, we've just been notified that the date for the Samsung Note 3 we had a chat about this morning has been moved to the 23 October 2013 (Wednesday). We are liaising with the relevant teams to keep you (all) updated on the expected arrival date (ETA) and deals thereof (we have not yet been notified on the latter).

Regards
Telkom Mobile
 

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Hi rodga

We cannot confirm that here, but are happy to source a store you can visit for the Note 2. Please pop us a PM should you wish to do that.

Also, we've just been notified that the date for the Samsung Note 3 we had a chat about this morning has been moved to the 23 October 2013 (Wednesday). We are liaising with the relevant teams to keep you (all) updated on the expected arrival date (ETA) and deals thereof (we have not yet been notified on the latter).

Regards
Telkom Mobile

on the upside atleast I have a day or 2 to make sure my number is on prepaid
 

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After reading OPs post I am considering to sign on the dotted line with Telkom Mobile. That is a sweet deal but hopefully one day Telkom Mobile/8ta will have another clearance *like they had about 2 years ago if i recall correctly*.
 
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