Telkom Mobile free wifi - all you need to know

[bromster]

Enter your MAC address in CAPS on the TM site, otherwise it won't allow you to enter the characters. 4 hours of my life I will never get back.

 

[kingrob]

Enter your MAC address in CAPS on the TM site, otherwise it won't allow you to enter the characters. 4 hours of my life I will never get back.

You took one for the team.

Fanks.

 

[usaf2103]

Passcode??

Hi All,

I just downloaded the profile to my iPhone but when I try and install it it asks for a passcode... No idea what passcode to use??

 

[azbob]

Hi All,

I just downloaded the profile to my iPhone but when I try and install it it asks for a passcode... No idea what passcode to use??

Your phone's passcode...

 

[usaf2103]

Your phone's passcode...

Oh so clever

 

[StonerStuart]

Bringing up this old thread, My bad!
Too late it has been resurrected!

I located a hotspot close to my house:

I am parked in the car indicated by a green dot, The red dot indicates what i believe to be the tower since the dbm increase the closer i got and because it simply looked like a tower!

I was unable to connect at first then i figured out you need to log into the second SSID: Telkom Mobile Guest.

I had to connect with my MacBook with a e367 modem with my 8ta sim in it on the internet 5 promo. I ended up using my actual normal included telkom mobile data... I had great signal and ended up chowing a hundred MB's in just over 15 min.

Why did it use my data and not my free unlimited wifi data?


Have I missed something?

 

[rodga]

Go onto the self service portal and add your macbook pro under the my services tab and use a mac address. It should then not need the sim to connect.

 

[Telkom]

Bringing up this old thread, My bad!
Too late it has been resurrected!

I located a hotspot close to my house: View attachment 101081

I am parked in the car indicated by a green dot, The red dot indicates what i believe to be the tower since the dbm increase the closer i got and because it simply looked like a tower!

I was unable to connect at first then i figured out you need to log into the second SSID: Telkom Mobile Guest.

I had to connect with my MacBook with a e367 modem with my 8ta sim in it on the internet 5 promo. I ended up using my actual normal included telkom mobile data... I had great signal and ended up chowing a hundred MB's in just over 15 min.

Why did it use my data and not my free unlimited wifi data?


Have I missed something?

Hi StonerStuart


Please advise if your MAC address has been linked to the number that you are using to connect? Please PM your affected number and contact number so that we can confirm and assist further.

Regards
Telkom Mobile

 

[Telkom]

Go onto the self service portal and add your macbook pro under the my services tab and use a mac address. It should then not need the sim to connect.

Thanks rodga for sharing the information. Much appreciated.

Regards
Telkom Mobile

 

[StonerStuart]

Thanks, off to test it now!

 

[StonerStuart]

Tested that: 'hot-spot' and it is pathetic!

Could not connect most of the time, finding the strongest signal is next to impossible!

I am now at McDonalds East Rand Value Mall, it is surprisingly good here.

Normal D speeds:



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Torrent Speeds:



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Im guessing that torrents are RL, the seeding is good and the S/P ratio was good so ja.

Mr. Telkom…

Tell me if you know that you are seriously limiting the downloading of torrents.

 

[Telkom]

Tested that: 'hot-spot' and it is pathetic!

Could not connect most of the time, finding the strongest signal is next to impossible!

I am now at McDonalds East Rand Value Mall, it is surprisingly good here.

Normal D speeds:

View attachment 101661

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Torrent Speeds:

View attachment 101663

-----------------------------------


Im guessing that torrents are RL, the seeding is good and the S/P ratio was good so ja.

Mr. Telkom…

Tell me if you know that you are seriously limiting the downloading of torrents.

Hi StonerStuart

We have requested for your details on your previous post. May you kindly PM the details so we can assist.

Regards
Telkom Mobile

 

[StonerStuart]

Hi StonerStuart

We have requested for your details on your previous post. May you kindly PM the details so we can assist.

Regards
Telkom Mobile

Hello Mr. Telkom Mobile guy/gal

I am sorted out thanks!
No need for my details

Regards,
SS

 

[Telkom]

Hello Mr. Telkom Mobile guy/gal

I am sorted out thanks!
No need for my details

Regards,
SS

Hi StonerStuart

We are glad that your query has been resolved. Should you experience any other problems in future please don't hesitate to contact us.

Regards
Telkom Mobile

 

[StonerStuart]

Hi StonerStuart

We are glad that your query has been resolved. Should you experience any other problems in future please don't hesitate to contact us.

Regards
Telkom Mobile

Thanks,
Much appreciated!

 

[blunt]

hey all - im not on TM but am considering a switch.

i see mention of a 'second' device - is it limited to primary device (phone) + 1 additional? or can I add my laptop _and_ my ipad as secondary devices?

 

[Telkom]

hey all - im not on TM but am considering a switch.

i see mention of a 'second' device - is it limited to primary device (phone) + 1 additional? or can I add my laptop _and_ my ipad as secondary devices?

Hi blunt

We would like to contact you and explain and answer every question that you might have on WiFi. Please PM your contact number.

Regards
Telkom Mobile

 

[Azimuth]

Out of interest, how many people make use of TM hotspots and how much data do you typically use? I'm finding it to be a rather useless carrot.

 

[rodga]

Out of interest, how many people make use of TM hotspots and how much data do you typically use? I'm finding it to be a rather useless carrot.

Not much, I struggle to use up my 5gb on my phone as it is
I usually do all my app updates with it

edit: and I used it download some movies from the samsung hub when they were giving vouchers

 

[kingrob]

Not much, I struggle to use up my 5gb on my phone as it is
I usually do all my app updates with it

edit: and I used it download some movies from the samsung hub when they were giving vouchers

I dont even switch on my 3G wifi router at home anymore, just use my phone now.