Telkom Mobile USSD codes & service numbers - 8ta account information

briantw said:
I applied for the midnight surfer and they forgot to activate it. Send a blank SMS to 2222 and you will either get one balance or two balances back. If you get only one, they forgot to activate you. The SMS option is useful if you're using a router, such as the Huawei, that supports SMS. USSD is useless on such a router. I actually had an 8.ta employee tell me to remove the SIM card from the router and stick it in a phone and use USSD every time I want to check the balance.
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I have a somewhat similar question.

I have my 3G modem plugged into the TP-Link TL-MR3420 and it's working great, but if I found that I was running out of on my 10Gig/month, how can I add a top-up bundle without pulling the SIM and putting it into a phone?
I can add the airtime via my FNB account, but thereafter I would want to add the 2 + 1 Gig bundle.

Prepaid Once-Off Internet 2GB Promo Subscribers
If you are a Pre-paid Once-Off Internet 2GB Promo subscriber, then please dial *180# from your Handset or Modem Dashboard to purchase the bundle at only R149. You will receive 2GB plus 1GB Midnight Surfer Bundle.
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That's for topping up prepaid - is there any special top-ups for the 10Gig contract users ?
 
why do I get "invalid number" when I try send sms, would I get that if I run out of airtime?

I had a fight with the call centre this morning because no sms messages would go through. The young lady on the other end of the line told me that the phone was registered on Rica under someone else's name. I said that was impossible because I used my ID book etc at PEP Stores when we bought one of those cheapish 8ta phones for work. It turned out the person at PEP used my second name instead of my first name.
 
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I need some assistant I wonder if the 8ta rep could possibly help me. I want to transfer 8ta airtime but would like to know the full USSD code and what is the max amount allowed to transfer. Reason I ask this cos Vodacom always would allow 80% of airtime to be transferred and the remainder would stay on sim card...
 
RichardG said:
I need some assistant I wonder if the 8ta rep could possibly help me. I want to transfer 8ta airtime but would like to know the full USSD code and what is the max amount allowed to transfer. Reason I ask this cos Vodacom always would allow 80% of airtime to be transferred and the remainder would stay on sim card...
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8ta answered this in a previous thread. In essence they said you can transfer R50 per session (not per day!), up to a maximum of R2000 per month.

I think the airtime transfer instruction is within the *180# menu.
 
When I check *180# There is 2 Data Bundle option.

1.) All Networks Data Bundles
2.) Telkom Mobile Data Bundles

What the difference? Can I buy option 2.) on 8ta sim?
 
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mouks said:
When I check *180# There is 2 Data Bundle option.

1.) All Networks Data Bundles
2.) Telkom Mobile Data Bundles

What the difference? Can I buy option 2.) on 8ta sim?
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Would also like to know as I see the rates are much better on the TM side!
 
Ok, so it turns out TM bundles only works when you are in a TM/8ta coverage area.

Agent was unable to say which bundle's data would be used if I loaded both at the same time.

Would love to reap that 6cents/meg without having to sit without a connection as I live somewhat in the bundus. Signal's a bit dicey at times.

Any ideas?
 
I am recieving notifications about my airtime balance at 00:19 in the mornings!!!

Really don't give a hoot about that at that time of night, more interested in sleep. But I get woken by the sms nonetheless.

Called the callcentre this morning and get told to dieal *187*678# to cancel this.

The menu does not give this option though. Help please Telkom mobile team!!!
 
rebel998 said:
I am recieving notifications about my airtime balance at 00:19 in the mornings!!!

Really don't give a hoot about that at that time of night, more interested in sleep. But I get woken by the sms nonetheless.

Called the callcentre this morning and get told to dieal *187*678# to cancel this.

The menu does not give this option though. Help please Telkom mobile team!!!
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Hi rebel998


Please note that you will receive an sms when your Network Switches from Telkom Mobile to roam on MTN to notify you about the balance you have.

Kindly advise us as how often do you get that sms if it happens everyday or once in a while and also do PM us your contact details.


Regards
Telkom Mobile
 
Thanks. Is it worth it though?
 

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