Telkom Data Prices – Telkom is one of the most used telecommunications services in the country and their data bundle prices are very affordable in South Africa. For this reason, it’s one of the most popular service providers in terms of its subscriber base.
They won the hearts of many by making their internet packages cheaper compared to others. However, the company reserves the right to cancel or change data plans at any time without any notification.
To avoid this, it’s prudent to contact customer care for clarification before choosing any data plan or bundle. In this article, we’ve listed all Telkom data bundles, their prices, durations, and all you need to know.
Telkom Data Prices
Telkom doesn’t offer just one data package, they have a number of different packages. Telkom data prices
- FreeMe Bundles
- Once-Off Data Bundles
- Monthly Recurring Bundles
- Social Bundles
- Time-Based Data Bundles
- Telkom LTE deals
- WIFI bundles
Note that, it’s easy to buy Telcom data by logging into the self-service portal on the Telkom website or you can use the USSD code, *180# to buy data from your airtime. You can also use the Telkom App. To purchase data, make sure you have enough airtime to cover the cost of the data bundle you wish to buy.
FreeMe Bundles
The FreeMe bundle is very affordable and suitable for everyone. This package comes with all-network data, (can be used on both the Telkom network and roaming partner Vodacom’s network), and WhatsApp data (for both messaging and calling).
It also comes with on-net voice minutes to make calls to Telkom mobile and Telkom fixed numbers; voice minutes for calls to other networks on selected plans; SMSes; and streaming data that can be used for both music and video streaming.
However, all-network data is valid for 61 days while all the other included benefits will be valid for 31 days with their smaller prepaid bundles (300MB and 500MB) will have a validity period of 14 days only.
To get FreeMe data bundles on Telkom, you need to take the following steps.
- Dial *180# on your Telkom mobile phone.
- Next, go to FreeMe bundle.
- Choose the bundle that you wish to buy.
- Complete your purchase by following the onscreen prompts.
Below are the packages under the FreeMe bundles.
- FreeMe 800MB – R99.00 per month x 24
- 500MB All-network Data
- 150MB for WhatsApp
- 150MB for Streaming
- 500 On-net calling (Telkom mobile and Telkom Fixed calling)
- 15 Off-net calling (calls to other networks)
- 50 SMSs
- FreeMe 1.5GB – R139.00 per month x 24
- 1GB All-network Data
- 250MB for WhatsApp
- 250MB for Streaming
- 500 On-net calling (Telkom mobile and Telkom Fixed calling)
- 25 Off-net calling (calls to other networks)
- 100 SMSs
- 50 Promo All-Net minutes x 24 months
- 20GB Telkom data x 3 months
- FreeMe 3GB – R139.00 per month x 24
- 2GB All-network Data
- 500MB for WhatsApp
- 500MB for Streaming
- 1000 On-net calling (Telkom mobile and Telkom fixed calling)
- 50 Off-net calling (calls to other networks)
- 200 SMSs
- 100 Promo All-Net minutes x 24 months
- 20GB Telkom data x 3 months
- FreeMe 6GB – R189.00 per month x 24
- 4GB All-network Data
- 1GB for WhatsApp
- 1GB for Streaming 1000 On-net calling (Telkom mobile and Telkom fixed calling)
- 100 Off-net calling (calls to other networks)
- 400 SMSs
- FreeMe 11.5GB – R389.00 per month x 24
- 7.5GB All-network Data
- 2GB for WhatsApp
- 2GB for Streaming 1000 On-net minutes (Telkom mobile and fixed calling)
- 200 Off-net minutes (calls to other networks)
- 800 SMSs
- FreeMe 28GB – R689.00 per month x 24
- 20GB All-network Data
- 4GB for WhatsApp
- 4GB for Streaming 3000 On-net minutes (Telkom mobile and fixed calling) 1000 Off-net minutes (calls to other networks)
- 2000 SMSs
- FreeMe UNLIMITED – R1189.00 per month x 24
- Unlimited All-network Data (30GB FUP)
- 5GB for WhatsApp
- 5GB for Streaming
- 3000 On-net calling (Telkom mobile and fixed calling)
- 3000 Off-net calling (calls to other networks)
- 3000 SMS
FREEME SHARE: These are packages with huge data deals meant for family sharing. The bundles are available to contract subscribers only. Below are the offers.
- FreeMe Share 36GB – R699.00 per month x 24
- 30GB bundle worth of All-network Data
- 3GB bundle for WhatsApp messaging and calling
- 3GB bundle for streaming
- 3000 On-net minutes (Telkom Mobile and fixed calling)
- 300 Off-net minutes (Calls to other networks)
- 1200 SMS
- FreeMe Share 58GB – R999.00 per month x 24
- 50GB bundle worth of All-network data
- 4GB bundle for WhatsApp messaging and calling
- 4GB bundle for streaming
- 4000 On-net calling minutes (Telkom mobile and fixed calling)
- 500 Off-net calling minutes (Calls to other networks)
- 2000 SMS
- FreeMe Share Unlimited – R1499.00 per month x 24
- Unlimited (subject to fair usage policy) all-network Data
- 5GB for WhatsApp messaging and calling
- 5GB bundle for streaming
- 5000 On-net minutes (Telkom mobile and fixed calling)
- 1000 Off-net minutes (Calls to other networks)
- 3000 SMS’s
PREPAID BUNDLES: Telkom FreeMe prepaid packages are available to pay-as-you-go customers.
- FreeMe 300MB – R29.00
- 150MB all-network data (Valid for 14 days)
- 75MB for WhatsApp
- 75MB for Streaming
- 50 On-net minutes
- 50 SMSs
- FreeMe 500MB – R39.00
- 250MB all-network data (Valid for 14 Days)
- 125MB for WhatsApp
- 125MB for streaming
- 100 On-net minutes
- 50 SMSs
- FreeMe 800MB – R99.00
- 500MB All-network data (valid for 61 days)
- 150MB for WhatsApp
- 150MB for streaming
- 150 On-net minutes
- 15 Off-net minutes (calls to other networks)
- 50 SMSs
- FreeMe 1.5GB – R139.00
- 1GB All-network data (Valid for 61 days)
- 250MB for WhatsApp
- 250MB for streaming
- 250 On-net minutes (Telkom mobile and fixed calling)
- 25 Off-net minutes (calls to other networks)
- 100 SMSs
- FreeMe 3GB – R189.00
- 2GB All-network data (Valid for 61 days)
- 500MB for WhatsApp
- 500MB for streaming
- 500 On-net minutes
- 50 Off-net minutes (calls to other networks)
- 100 SMSs
- FreeMe 6GB – R289.00
- 4GB All-network data (Valid for 61 days)
- 1GB for WhatsApp
- 1GB for streaming
- 500 On-net minutes
- 100 Off-net minutes (calls to other networks)
- 100 SMSs
- FreeMe 11.5GB – R389.00
- 7.5GB All-network data (Valid for 61 days)
- 2GB for WhatsApp
- 2GB for streaming
- 500 On-net minutes (Telkom mobile and fixed calling)
- 200 Off-net minutes (calls to other networks)
- 100 SMSs
- FreeMe 18GB – R589.00
- 12GB All-network data (Valid for 61 days)
- 3GB for WhatsApp
- 3GB for streaming
- 1500 On-net minutes (Telkom mobile and fixed calling)
- 300 Off-net minutes (calls to other networks)
- 100 SMSs
- FreeMe 28GB – R689.00
- 20GB All-network data (Valid for 61 days)
- 4GB for WhatsApp
- 4GB for streaming
- 1500 On-net minutes (Telkom mobile and fixed calls)
- 500 Off-net minutes (calls to other networks)
- 300 SMSs
Social Bundles
As the name implies, social bundles basically give subscribers access to all social media platforms. With this type of bundle, you may use the data only on Social Media platforms. The packages are categorized into daily, weekly, and monthly plans. To access this data package, dial *180# to select a suitable package.
Weekly Social bundles
The name tells it all, this type of data is purposely meant for subscribers that need data for social uses but do not want to spend too much on social media.
The weekly bundles last for seven days, and they cost less than daily data because data prices are discounted as they become bigger. Below are the available options for weekly social bundles.
- 100MB of data at R5
- 250MB of data at R8
- 500MB of data at R12
- 1GB of data at R18
- 2GB of data at R35
- 3GB of data at R60
Time-Based Data Bundles
This type of bundle is specially made for customers who don’t want to spend too much time on the internet. With this data package, you can give yourself a time limit online so that you have time can do other important things. The following data plans may be just what you need.
- Hourly data: 75MB valid for one hour at R5
- Daily data: 150MB valid for one day at R10
- Data Bundles:
- 100MB for one day at R10
- 200MB for one day at R19
- 500MB for one day at R29
- 1GB for one day at R49
LTE Wireless Prepaid Bundles
Telkom LTE is for heavy users, it’s referred to as the ‘big boys’ package. LTE Wireless Prepaid Bundles deals come with a super-fast connection, uncapped contracts, and dependable data, this kind is mainly required for businesses.
Below are the packages depending on your pocket strength. However, as the name implies, ‘Prepaid’, it’s basically a pay-as-you-go package and could finish at any point in time within a month.
- Wireless 5GB of data at R249
- Wireless 20GB of data at R455
- Wireless 30GB of data at R555
- Wireless 50GB of data at R759
- Wireless 100GB of data at R1059
100 GB Night Surfer Package
The Telkom 100GB night surfer is available on Telkom Prepaid Smart Broadband for R149. This type of bundle comes with a lot more offers. This package is only available to be used between midnight to 7 am. Below are other offers associated with the Telkom 100GB night surfer.
- Valid for 31 days from the date of activation
- Once-off data bundle
- Bundles are only available to be used between midnight – 7 am
- Any unused data left over shall be forfeited
- These bundles can only be used on the Telkom Mobile network and do not roam on our partner network.
- Effective Rate per MB: R0.0015
You can get the Telkom 100GB night surfer by;
- Dial *180# on the USSD menu and select bundle purchase
- Via Telkom App or Log in to Telkom Self-Service Portal
- Purchase from any Telkom Store nationwide
- The Fair Usage Policy will apply
LTE Wireless Unlimited
Telkom LTE unlimited is also for heavy users. LTE Wireless unlimited deals come with a super-fast connection, uncapped contracts, and dependable data, this kind is mainly required for businesses.
Unlike the LTE Wireless Prepaid Bundles which could finish at any point in time within a month, the LTE Wireless Unlimited is unlimited and usually offered on a contract basis (monthly). Below are the features of this package.
- 350GB @ 10Mbps
- 50GB @ 4Mbps
- 2Mbps unlimited data (for a month)
- 1-month validity
- 300 minutes On-net to all Telkom mobile and fixed lines per month.
Fibre To The Home Bundle
Telkom fiber-to-home bundle package offers unlimited internet access at high speed and without interruption. Whether as an individual, a family, or a business organization, there’s a plan for everyone depending on their pocket strength.
This data plan offers uncapped data at affordable prices. However, its installation is different; it can take 4 to 16 hours to complete the entire installation. Below are the packages.
Unlimited home lite (uncapped)
- 25 Mbps – R399 per month
25Mbps download speed
5Mbps upload speed
- 25/25 Mbps – R499 per month
25Mbps download speed
25Mbps upload speed
1 Email account (with 3GB storage and 5 aliases)
24-month contract (router and installation inclusive)
Closer Bolt-on Calling Plan at an extra cost
- 50/50 Mbps – R699 per month
50Mbps download speed
50Mbps upload speed
1 Email account (with 3GB storage and 5 aliases)
24-month contract (router and installation inclusive)
Closer Bolt-on Calling Plan at an extra cost
- 100/50 Mbps – R899 per month
100Mbps download speed
50Mbps upload speed
1 Email account (with 3GB storage and 5 aliases)
24-month contract (router and installation inclusive)
Closer Bolt-on Calling Plan at an extra cost
Unlimited home premium (uncapped)
- 25/25 Mbps – R699 per month
25Mbps download speed
25Mbps upload speed
TI mobile data (2GB)
1 Email account (with 3GB storage and 5 aliases)
24-month contract (router and installation inclusive)
Closer 100 Bolt-on Calling Plan at no extra cost
- 50/50 Mbps – R899 per month
50Mbps download speed
50Mbps upload speed
TI mobile data (3GB)
1 Email account (with 3GB storage and 5 aliases)
24-month contract (router and installation inclusive)
Closer 100 Bolt-on Calling Plan at no extra cost
- 100/50 Mbps – R1, 199 per month
100Mbps download speed
50Mbps upload speed
TI mobile data (3GB)
1 Email account (with 3GB storage and 5 aliases)
24-month contract (router and installation inclusive)
Closer 100 Bolt-on Calling Plan at no extra cost
Telkom Openserve Fibre Packages
- 25/5 Mbps – R399 per month
5Mbps download speed
5Mbps upload speed
Uncapped data
Voice Service is optional FREE Wi-Fi router, activation, and installation on a month-to-month contract
VAT inclusive
- 25/25 Mbps – R499 per month
25/25 Mbps – R499 per month
25Mbps download speed
25Mbps upload speed
Uncapped data
Voice Service is optional
FREE Wi-Fi router, activation, and installation on a month-to-month contract
VAT inclusive
- 50/50 Mbps – R699 per month
50Mbps download speed
50Mbps upload speed
Uncapped data
Voice Service is optional
FREE Wi-Fi router, activation, and installation on a month-to-month contract
VAT inclusive
- 100/50 Mbps – R899 per month
100Mbps download speed
50Mbps upload speed
Uncapped data
Voice Service is optional
FREE Wi-Fi router, activation, and installation on a month-to-month contract
VAT inclusive
- 200/100 Mbps – R1,169 per month
200Mbps download speed
100Mbps upload speed
Uncapped data
Voice Service is optional
FREE Wi-Fi router, activation, and installation on a month-to-month contract
VAT inclusive
DSL Bundles
DSL Bundles also provide stable and reliable internet connection, uncapped internet allows organizations to enjoy data failover service in the case of power outages, cable theft, or other technical issues using an always-on SIM. Below are the offers.
- Unlimited business 5Mbps DSL premium – R2, 094 per month
Up to 5Mbps DSL
Broadband access
Unlimited data
2X IP voice sessions
3000 on-Net minutes
TI mobile
- Unlimited business 10Mbps DSL premium – R2, 299 per month
Up to 10Mbps DSL
Broadband access
Unlimited data
2X IP voice sessions
3000 on-Net minutes
TI mobile
- Unlimited Business 20Mbps DSL Premium – R2, 394 per month
Up to 20Mbps DSL
Broadband access
Unlimited data
2X IP voice sessions
3000 on-Net minutes
TI mobile
- Unlimited Business 40Mbps DSL Premium – R2, 394 per month
Up to 40Mbps DSL
Broadband access
Unlimited data
2X IP voice sessions
3000 on-Net minutes
TI mobile
D-link AC1200 DB included
Installation included
Other data packages and prices are as follows.
- DSL unlimited home Lite (uncapped) 5Mbps at R199 (thereafter R329)
- DSL unlimited home (uncapped) 5Mbps at R399 (thereafter R499)
- DSL unlimited home Lite (uncapped) 10Mbps at R299 (thereafter R599) DSL unlimited home (uncapped) 10Mbps at R499 (thereafter R699)
- DSL unlimited home Lite (uncapped) 20Mbps at R399 (thereafter R699) DSL unlimited home (uncapped) 20Mbps at R599 (thereafter R799)
- DSL unlimited home Lite (uncapped) 40Mbps at R499 (thereafter R899) DSL unlimited home (uncapped) 40Mbps at R699 (thereafter R999)