Telkom offers a variety of prepaid bundles, including data, voice, SMS, social media, and streaming bundles to suit different communication needs. Customers can purchase these bundles using USSD, the MyTelkom app, WhatsApp, online self-service, banking apps, or at Telkom stores. Learning how to buy bundles on Telkom helps you stay connected while managing your mobile spending efficiently.
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Ensure You Have Enough Airtime
Before purchasing a bundle, check that you have enough airtime to cover the cost.
If your airtime balance is low, recharge your Telkom SIM using a voucher, banking app, or another supported top-up method.
- Check your airtime balance
- Recharge if necessary
- Ensure your Telkom SIM is active
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Dial the Telkom USSD Code
Using your Telkom SIM, dial *180# to access the prepaid bundles menu.
From the menu, select the type of bundle you want to purchase, such as data, voice, SMS, or social bundles.
- Dial *180#
- Select your preferred bundle category
- Browse the available options
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Choose Your Bundle
Review the available bundles and choose the one that best suits your needs.
Pay attention to the price, data or minute allocation, and the validity period before making your selection.
- Compare the available bundles
- Check the validity period
- Select the bundle you want to buy
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Confirm the Purchase
Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm your purchase.
The bundle cost will be deducted from your airtime balance, and you will receive a confirmation SMS once the purchase is complete.
- Review the transaction details
- Confirm your purchase
- Wait for the confirmation message
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Check Your Bundle Balance
After buying your bundle, monitor your remaining balance to avoid unexpected out-of-bundle charges.
You can check your remaining data or voice balance by dialing *188#, using the MyTelkom app, or sending a message through Telkom’s WhatsApp service.
- Dial *188# to check your balance
- Use the MyTelkom app or WhatsApp service
- Buy another bundle before the current one expires if needed
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