In South Africa, Telkom mobile has grown in popularity, and users need to know how to check their Telkom balance.
To make your Telkom experience smoother, we’ve highlighted some of these ideas in this post.
How to check Telkom balance
Simply call 188 on your phone and follow the audio prompts to check your Telkom airtime balance.
Alternatively, hit “Send” after dialing *188#.
You may also send a blank SMS message to 188 or go to My Telkom and choose airtime balance enquiry from the menu.
Finally, the Telkom app, which is available for Android and Apple smartphones, may be used to check your balance.
How to check Telkom data balance
To check your Telkom data balance, use any of the following methods:
- Select data packages by logging into My Telkom.
- Download the Telkom App for Android or Apple and use it to check your Telkom data balance.
- Follow the voice prompts by dialing 188.
- Press “Send” after dialing *188#.
- Follow the directions after sending a blank SMS to 188.
How can I transfer Telkom airtime?
Simply call *180# and follow the simple directions to transfer airtime from your Telkom phone to another Telkom number.
What is the best way to transfer data on Telkom?
Telkom mobile prepaid customers can share data with other Telkom mobile prepaid customers.
Only once-off data bundles are eligible for the transfer.
Follow these procedures to transfer data on Telkom:
- Select “Transfer” by dialing *180#.
- Then, from the option that appears, choose “Data Bundle” and the quantity of data you want to transmit.
- To complete the transfer, simply follow the directions.
The data will be valid for the duration of the donor data bundle validity period.
For example, if you give 250MB from a 500MB data bundle purchased on June 1, 2025 and expires on January 31, 2021, the 250MB contributed data bundle will likewise expire on June 31, 2025.
An SMS will be sent to both the sender and the receiver verifying the amount of the sent data bundle as well as the expiration date.
How to send a ‘Call Me’ SMS for free
If you run out of airtime and want to send a free “Call Me” SMS, dial *140*, enter the person’s phone number, press #, and then send.
