Do you wish to find the USSD code to check your Cell C number? That’s usually the case for people who have just joined Cell C. If that’s the case for you, you may not have memorized your number as yet. Or maybe you do not use Cell C as your primary number. In that case, you may not have bothered committing the number to memory. Some people also use Cell C SIM cards in routers. The majority do not bother noting down the numbers for these SIMs till it becomes time to recharge. So, how do you find out what your Cell C number is?
How to find what my Cell C number is using USSD
The USSD code to check your own Cell C number is *177177#. That’s the updated information. Most of the information that’s floating around out there is from the old USSD codes. After dialing the above code, your number will be displayed on the screen.
Other options to see your Cell C number
That’s the USSD code to check your Cell C number. But it’s not the only option for doing so. There are a couple of other ways that you can use to see what your Cell C number is;
- You can check your Cell C number by calling another person. They may be on Cell C or on any other network in South Africa. When you call another person, your number gets displayed on their phone.
- But what if you do not have airtime in your Cell C SIM card? In that case, you can send a please call to another number. Once you have done so, the other phone will get a message saying such and such (your number) is asking for a call back.
You may also be interested in the USSD code to view your Cell C PUK number.
Why look for the USSD code to check a Cell C number?
We have already hinted at the answer to this question. Why would you look for the USSD code to check your Cell C number? Well there are many reasons for wanting to know what your Cell C number is.
Maybe you wish to top up your SIM by sending airtime or data from another SIM. In that case, you need to know the number to which you are sending the airtime or data.
This scenario usually arises with people who use Cell C SIM cards in their routers. You won’t be able to top that up with data unless you know what the number is.
Or perhaps you wish to give your number to other people. You cannot do that unless you know what your number is in the first place.
How to memorize your number?
There are many people out there who have trouble memorizing numbers, even their own. That can be an issue. Fortunately, there are a number of things that you can do to resolve this problem.
First, don’t panic. Your number is yours, presumably for life. So, eventually you will get it. Second, don’t try and memorize single numbers. Group them into threes and then memorize these.
Anyway, you can leave your comments below or you can post them on our Cell C Discussions Forum. Let others help your solve any issues that you may be having.