Author: Bells Hardingstone

You have been with Telkom for a while. Maybe you were drawn in by their competitive data prices. But now you are frustrated. The coverage … Read More ›

You are about to board a flight. Your bags are packed. Your passport is ready. But is your phone ready? If you are travelling outside … Read More ›

You have had your phone for a while now. The screen is scratched. The battery drains by midday. The camera does not compare to the … Read More ›

You have entered your PIN incorrectly. Three times. Now your SIM card is blocked, and your phone displays an ominous message: “Enter PUK” or “SIM … Read More ›

There are many reasons you might want to hide your number when making a call. Perhaps you are calling a client from your personal line … Read More ›

You have been with Vodacom for years. Maybe decades. But lately, you are frustrated. The data bundles are expensive. The reception at your house is … Read More ›

You are standing at a taxi rank. You need to make an urgent call. You open your phone. R0.00. No airtime. No data. No Wi-Fi. … Read More ›

You have just bought a new Vodacom SIM card. You insert it into your phone, wait for signal, and… nothing. No service. Emergency calls only. … Read More ›

You have a Vodacom SIM card. You have purchased a physical airtime voucher from a spaza shop, supermarket, or petrol station. Now you are staring … Read More ›

You have just bought a new Vodacom SIM card. Maybe you upgraded to a nano-SIM, switched from another network, or finally convinced a friend to … Read More ›

The Please Call Me message is a South African institution. When you have zero airtime, zero data, and an urgent need to speak to someone, … Read More ›

Losing access to your mobile number in South Africa is more than just an inconvenience it cuts you off from banking, WhatsApp, and two-factor authentication. … Read More ›