How is data used on post paid? Telkom mobile vs all network data
Hi Guys How does telkom decide on which data bundle to use first on their post paid products? I get 1.1GB of all network data and I am thinking about getting a 25GB+25GB for R999 telkom mobile data....
View ArticleTelkom network data vs All network data
I usually use all network data bundles but if I add a telkom mobile bundle on top of that will it switch between the two intelligently or use them on a first loaded basis? Ie use the all network bundle...
View ArticleOutdoor (non usb) HSPA+/3G modem?
Where can I get the following? I have very bad signal where I am staying, and I need to put something on the roof. If it could be POE, it would be great. I do not need a WiFi device - I already have a...
View ArticleDoes SmartInternet 500MB suffer from OOBshark?
I want to get a laptop http://www.telkommobile.co.za/plans/...b/months/24/#9 but have no need for the 500mb data (I have the 10GB + 10GB Internet promo already) I was thinking of putting the...
View ArticleNew phone limits a 4 LTE network enabled area to HSDPA+
Hi I just receievd my Motorola moto E 2nd Gen which is LTE enabled. But to my surprise when I put a Telkom Mobile sim card in it only connected to H, which I assume is hsdpa. Therewas LTE in my house...
View ArticleUnable to access telkom email?
Hello everyone! I am unable to access my telkom email, via the webmail.telkomsa.net website, every time i enter my details namely, myusername@telkomsa.net and password it continuously gives me the...
View ArticleHow do I get Telkom to activate my SIM
I replaced a faulty SIM card more than 75 hours ago and it is still not activated. Tried the helpline- totally useless as they told me to go back to the store. Tried to call the Telkom Cavendish store...
View ArticleTelkom Mobile Review (after porting from CellC a few months ago)
TLDR 8ta is far from perfect. If you want perfect, get Vodacom and fork over a lot of cash. But if you want a great experience most of the time and great value, 8ta can't be beat. There are 2 different...
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Telkom LTE and Apple iPhone 6
I've previously posted why one shouldn't use LTE on the iPhone 5S. To recap, while you get an LTE data connection and LTE speeds, at some point your voice calls will become disabled (tested across two...
View ArticleBad signal since porting
I ported from Prepaid Vodacom to contract 8ta (Telkom Mobile). My current phone is an Samsung Galaxy A5. (previous phone was an Samsung Galaxy S3). I have since have had signal problems since porting....
View ArticleTelkom Mobile Recharge Rewards
SMS Telkom rewards you for recharging? Recharge once between 31 March 2015 and 5th April 2014 and be guaranteed to get a free gift. Ts& Cs apply. Decided to take them up on their offer and recharge...
View ArticleRica
I lost/misplaced my wifi dongle with my 8ta sim in it. How do I deactivate the sim if I don't know the cell number. Would they be able to assist me at telkom mobile store if I provide them with the...
View ArticleTelkom Mobile, 3 weeks and still no phone
On the 12th of March I signed up for the Iphone5s deal from Telkom for R299, after numerous calls and promises I still have not received my phone (2015/04/01), this is totally unacceptable, other...
View ArticleWhy is porting so dam difficult??
So I want to port from CellC to Telkom, go to a store, spend lots of time there and get told everything will just happen. But then they had system issues so could only collect the sim the next day....
View ArticleRoaming on prepaid Ridiculous
To activate roaming on a prepaid card you need to pshyically go into one of their stores to activate the roaming feature(signing a legal document).. competitors like vodacom you just sms ROAM on to...
View ArticleDSTV Desktop Player Connection blocked!
hi TM I cannot log in to the DSTV desktop player when on the Telkom Mobile LTE network. I get a "We seem to be having a hard time connecting to the internet. Try switching to another connection and try...
View ArticleCancel Mobile Data account to get ADSL ? (Is this possible?)
I'm asking this here before I ask Telkom to hopefully save myself some time. I have a telkom mobile 10GB data account. For various reasons I would be better off having ADSL. So my question is this......
View ArticleTELKOM MIX Deal Keep on advertising but no stock.
Customer service on AWOL. No stock no phones no replies to emails Hallo Peter escalated to where??? The last two months I'm trying to get a S5 Mini on a Evening & Weekend Plan Promotion as per the...
View ArticleTelkom Mobile update your bloody website!
Telkom mobile you havent updated your website and still have the old brochure on your site. The fine print at the bottom says "valid until 31 march 2015" It is the 10th of April Dumbasses
View Articleupgrade fee?
just a quick question, why is there a R200 upgrade fee? And why must it be paid in cash? It feels like i was taken for a ride
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