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Channels to Self-Help

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My Telkom App

Download the Telkom App and register for access to view balances, manage your account, top up and more. Available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.

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SMS

Check balances & usage, recharge vouchers and buy bundles by sending an SMS to 081 160 1820 from your mobile service.

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WhatsApp Self-Service

Send a WhatsApp text to 0811 601 700 to access your usage information, upgrade, recharge, shop deals and more.

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Get the guidance you need with your mobile, fixed and hybrid services. Use our self-service tools and read our FAQ’s.

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Interactive Voice Response

Simply dial 081180 and get assistance managing your account, make changes and more.

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Web Self-Service Portal

Register on the Telkom Web Self System Portal to view your usage history, balance breakdowns and pay your bills.

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National Relay System

The NRS provides hearing-and/or speech impaired or deaf persons with a platform to contact hearing people of 3rd parties such as businesses or organisations to facilitate queries or appointments.

Numbers for self service

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Self service

For self-service dial *180#

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Check your balance

Dial *188# or call 188 to listen to your balance

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Recharge numbers

Dial *188*voucher pin# (without the spaces) or SMS voucher pin to 188

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