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About Telkom Network
Telkom is arguably Africa’s largest integrated communications company, providing integrated communications solutions to an entire range of customers.
Telkom SA SOC Limited is a South African wireline and wireless telecommunications provider, operating in more than 38 countries across the African continent. Telkom is majority-privatised with it being 39% state-owned enterprise.
Telkom is a leading information and communications technology (ICT) services provider in South Africa, offering fixed-line, mobile, data and information technology (IT) services.
What Is A Sim Swap?
A sim swap is the process of replacing or upgrading your existing sim card. Everybody can do a sim swap if your existing sim is damaged, blocked, lost or deactivated.
You can also swap your sim if you want to upgrade it to say an LTE sim card or you need to change the size of your sim to a nano or micro sim.
Minimum requirements for SIM Swap/Replacement and SIM Upgrade
- The phone number must be registered
- Your National Identity Number
- Provide CORRECT responses to Key personal details below
- Date of Birth
- Mother’s maiden name
- Province of origin
- Last Recharge Date
- Last Recharged Amount
- Four (4) Frequently Dialed Numbers
How To Do Telkom Sim Swap
If you already have a Telkom SIM card and want to keep your current phone number, a Telkom SIM Swap can be done at any Telkom store in South Africa.
Because Telkom South Africa does not offer self-service for SIM swap, there is no Telkom SIM Swap USSD Code.
Here are the steps to do a SIM Swap on Telkom in South Africa:
- Step 1: Buy a new Telkom starter pack and RICA your new SIM card
- Step 2: Go to your nearest Telkom store
- Step 3: Remember to take your ID and proof of residence
- Step 4: A Telkom consultant will help you with a SIM Swap
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