Looking into How to activate Telkom router SIM card, You can activate a Telkom SIM by dialing *101# two to three times and restarting the device until you receive a balance SMS confirmation message.
Telkom SIMs need to be activated individually and by inserting the SIM in a handheld device. Activate a Telkom SIM by dialing *101# two to three times and restarting the device until you receive a balance SMS confirmation message.
SIM supply:
Flickswitch can supply and RICA Telkom SIMs in bulk. Lead times are typically 3 – 5 business days + shipping for small orders.
RICA Registration:
SIMs cannot be activated if RICA registration is not completed successfully.
Flickswitch can bulk register SIMs for RICA if supplied by us.
RICA Documents needed:
– Company letterhead with physical address and VAT registration number included
– Copy of a Directors ID
SIM Expiry (number recycling):
Telkom SIMs will expire after 90 days of no usage from the SIM.
If a SIM is only recharged but not used the SIM will expire and the number will be recycled.
Once a SIM is deleted and or expired and the number recycled the SIM needs to be discarded of as it can no longer be used.
Telkom USSD Codes:
Customer Care: *180#
Balance Inquiry: *188#
Customer Care / Support
Dial 180
Twitter: @TelkomZA