Suggested SMS notification for PPD

[CathJ]

I have a suggestion of how VC can help out prepaid data users, who aren't on a bundle (because some of us don't need anywhere near 500Mb in 30 days).

Currently, if your airtime balance drops below a certain point, and you try to make a call, before you're connected you get a voice telling you "you have less than X in your account, please recharge soon". But if you rarely use your phone for voice calls, you don't get this warning. What I'd like is for an SMS to be sent when your balance drops below a (preferably configurable) value.

Or, of course, allow data bundle rollover....

 

[SilverNodashi]

Or, of course, allow data bundle rollover....

...... wishful thinking

VC, CELLC & MTN could probably incorporate this very very easily, but I can bet you it would cost a lot. Especially since it would then get people to actually use up their pre-paid airtime, instead of being forced to purchase new airtime once this has been forfeited. So, in actual fact, they would make more money out of you if you don't use the prepaid time, instead of sending you an SMS, and charging you 40c for the SMS.