How long does it take for Telkom to install a new line?

[Thor]

On average how long does this take?

I am moving at the end of the month and will have to get a new line installed in the new place, just trying to work out how much I should budget for mobile data for next month,

 

[Gtx Gaming]

I phoned On Tuesday for a new order, I had my line running the same week Friday. The guy was there on Thursday, but he did not have the tools to pull a new line from the pole. This was last month.

Do not use move my line service, I heard its terrible. Rather order new line and cancel the old one.

The install time is depending on how busy they are in area, and telkom is on "break" atm, no new installs gets done until next year so far as I know.

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

Yep, all area dependent. Last place I was at it took 2 days for a brand new line, current place it took 5 weeks.

 

[The_Librarian]

Telkom network freeze this time of the year. New installations may get deferred to next year, they usually will attend to emergencies first.

 

[Thor]

Dammit. My mobile data bill is going to be a little high it seems. If they are closed over the festive season.

 

[isie]

Dammit. My mobile data bill is going to be a little high it seems. If they are closed over the festive season.

I'm moving as well, so applied for the online line move, though they will only schedule it for next year, but they gave me an appointment to install at the new place on the 29th of December?

 

[reactor_sa]

How long is a telephone line?

 

[Dan C]

Thor , do the online application to move ASAP. In the meantime if you have Telkom as ISP , get your integrated SIM.

 

[WAslayer]

Do not use move my line service, I heard its terrible. Rather order new line and cancel the old one.

this is also dependent on busy, laziness of telkom and contractors etc.. i used the move my line service with no issues.. had my line installed and up and running on the 2nd of moving into my new place.. thing is, dont be an idiot.. you should in most cases know at least a month in advance that you are moving.. so schedule the service as soon as possible..