Do you wish to learn how to switch to prepaid LTE on Telkom mobile? Telkom is probably the fastest growing network in South Africa. They were a late entrant, but they have now carved out their own niche. One of the reasons for their success is their competitive data tariffs. Probably the most popular offering at the moment is Telkom’s Prepaid LTE. So, how do you move to this plan?
How to Move to Telkom Prepaid LTE
The following is how to switch to Prepaid LTE on Telkom in South Africa;
- Dial *180# on your Telkom mobile phone.
- Choose the option to change your tariff.
- Go to option 2 to change your current tariff.
- Choose the option to move to the SmartBroadband Wireless Prepaid tariff (option 5)
- Confirm your selection (option 1).
- After you have changed your tariff plan, you will need to buy LTE data bundles. You can do so by dialing *180# and going to the option for bundle purchase (currently option 3). This allows you to convert your airtime to LTE data.
What’s the big deal about LTE
LTE is also referred to as 4G. LTE stands for Long Term Evolution. It’s the next generation of connectivity after 3G.
In terms of speeds, LTE is way faster than 3G. In fact, we are typing this article on a laptop that’s tethered to an LTE phone.
The speed that we are getting is very good. LTE can have speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G. So, if you are serious about your connectivity, that’s the way to go.
Does Telkom Prepaid LTE work on any device?
Before you learn how to switch to prepaid LTE on Telkom, you need to first confirm that you do have an LTE device. If you have a 3G phone, as an example, it will not have the required speeds.
Some people have been asking whether or not Prepaid Telkom LTE works on any device. They are worried that it’s not going to work on their phones. Well, if you have an LTE phone, the plan is for you.
The same applies if you have an LTE dongle or tablet. It’s not just for routers and MiFi devices. However, it’s worth noting that Telkom actually offers an LTE MiFi device for a once off figure of R600.
How much is Prepaid LTE on Telkom?
That’s how to switch to prepaid LTE on Telkom. But how much is this offering. Well, the reason why Prepaid LTE is so popular is the fact that you get “10GB” of data for only R99.
Please note, however, that this particular bundle is split into 5GB anytime data and 5GB Night surfer data. So, if you are not a night owl, effectively you will be getting 5GB of data.
To get 10GB of Anytime data, you will need to opt for the R149 bundle. That gives you an additional 10GB of Night surfer data.
What’s the Validity?
The prepaid LTE bundle from Telkom is valid for one month (31 days). So, you will have to choose carefully to get the plan that lasts you to the end of the month.
The great thing about the Prepaid LTE plan from Telkom is that it’s prepaid. You don’t have to worry about contracts and monthly payments.
For most people, the R99 bundle will be more than enough. However, heavy users may have to opt for the R149 bundle.
While you are here, learn about Telkom APN settings for Samsung devices. They may come in handy in case you do not automatically get these settings.
Summary: How to Switch to Prepaid LTE on Telkom
In this article, we showed you how to switch to prepaid LTE on Telkom mobile. We noted that Telkom offers competitive data rates, hence it’s popularity.
The Prepaid LTE tariff plan offers data starting at R99 for 10GB. After you have made your switch, you will then need to convert your airtime to LTE data.
But before you even get there, you need to make sure that you have an LTE device. You will also need to make sure that you have Telkom LTE coverage in the area in which you will be using your device.
You may be interested in learning the Telkom contract requirements. Otherwise leave a comment below or on our forum.
My device doesn’t show me to change my tarrif settings. What does that mean?
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