In today’s advanced technological world, WhatsApp has become one of the most popular communication applications. People use WhatsApp for sending messages, photos, videos, and even documents. If you are a Cell C user in South Africa, you can buy WhatsApp data to use with the application. In this article, we will guide you through the process of buying WhatsApp data on Cell C with ease.
Step 1: Have enough airtime
You need to have enough airtime on your Cell C account to purchase the WhatsApp data bundle. Buying your airtime is straightforward. You can buy Cell C prepaid airtime vouchers from retail stores, Cell C stores, and petrol stations. You can also buy airtime online using a debit or credit card.
Step 2: Dial the buying code
To buy WhatsApp data on Cell C, dial a USSD code, and select the WhatsApp bundle you require. Dial *109*30# to buy the daily WhatsApp bundle, which costs R2. Dial *109*37# to buy the weekly WhatsApp bundle that costs R5. Lastly, dial *109*38# to purchase the monthly WhatsApp bundle, which costs R20.
Step 3: Bundle activation
After you have dialed the code to buy the WhatsApp data bundle, you will then receive an activation message on your phone. Follow the prompts to activate the bundle. The purchased bundle should be active within a few minutes.
Step 4: Check for the activation
You can check if the WhatsApp data bundle is active on your Cell C account by dialing *147#. After dialing the code, you will receive a message with your remaining data balance.
Tips to remember
Tip 1
Remember that the WhatsApp data bundle will only apply to the WhatsApp application. You will not be able to use the data for any other browsing unless you purchase a separate data bundle.
Tip 2
Ensure that you have enough airtime to buy a Cell C WhatsApp data bundle. If you do not have sufficient airtime, the activation process may not be successful.
Tip 3
The WhatsApp data bundle is not a contract-based subscription, which means that you can choose to purchase it as often as you like.
Conclusion
Buying WhatsApp data on Cell C is a quick and straightforward process that requires the user to have enough airtime to purchase the bundle. The activation message should reflect on your phone within minutes after buying the WhatsApp data bundle. Ensure that you follow the prompts sent to you as you activate the bundle to avoid any hiccups in the process. Cell C makes it easy to communicate with friends and family members in South Africa using WhatsApp.
