Have you ever run out of airtime or data and needed to make an urgent call? Telkom South Africa provides a solution for this predicament through their 'Please Call Me' service.
What is a 'Please Call Me' service?
A 'Please Call Me' service is a free messaging service that allows a Telkom South Africa's prepaid or top-up mobile customer with insufficient airtime to send a message to another Telkom number requesting the recipient to call back. The recipient receives a message stating that someone wants them to call back. This service is available to all Telkom customers, and it is easily accessible.
How to send a 'Please Call Me'
Via SMS
To send a 'Please Call Me' via SMS, follow the steps below:
- Open your messaging app on your Telkom mobile phone.
- Enter the recipient's Telkom mobile number.
- Enter the message '*140*' followed by the recipient's Telkom number and press send. e.g., '*140*0831234567#'
- The recipient will receive a message stating that you would like them to call back.
Via USSD
To send a 'Please Call Me' via USSD, follow the steps below:
- Dial *140*Recipient's Telkom mobile number# e.g., *140*0831234567#
- Press the send button.
- The recipient will receive a message stating that you would like them to call back.
Limitations of 'Please Call Me'
The 'Please Call Me' service has a limitation on the number of times a user can send messages within 24 hours. Telkom limits a user to send five 'Please Call Me' messages a day.
Conclusion
If you require someone to call you back urgently, Telkom South Africa's 'Please Call Me' service is an excellent service to use. It is easy to use, free, and widely available. Remember, the service is only available for Telkom prepaid or top-up mobile customers who have insufficient airtime to make a call, and it's limited to five messages a day.
