Activate SMS Roamer before you leave South Africa and avoid spending money on data and voice roaming costs….How to activate & deactivate SMS Roamer.
To activate SMS Roamer
To deactivate SMS Roamer
Activate BEFORE you leave
Deactivate when you return
SMS ‘Roamon’ to 123 or 31050
SMS ‘Roamoff’ to 123 or 31050
Can I receive SMS while overseas Vodacom?
Stay in touch – and SAVE – when you roam on our partner networks around the world. Conveniently use your Vodacom SIM cards when you travel overseas, so that you’re only a phone call, SMS, email or instant message away from loved ones, friends and colleagues.
How much does an SMS cost on Vodacom?
Terms and Conditions
Local call rate (any network, any time)
R0.79 per minute (billed per second)
SMS
R0.50 per SMS all day
SMS to Telkom landlines
R0.90 per SMS
MMS (300KB or less)
R0.80 per MMS
International SMS
R 1.74/SMS all day
Can you receive SMS while roaming?
DO NOT send SMS messages or text messages while traveling overseas unless you want to pay out the nose for them. (Also remember that it’s usually not possible to send SMS over Wi-Fi.) You CAN receive SMS messages/texts, but you might pay for them.
How much does it cost to send an SMS on Vodacom?
Will I be charged for receiving SMS overseas?
Each global SMS sent by M1 customer locally (from Singapore) to an overseas network operator customer is charged at 15 cents. The monthly free bundled SMS is not applicable for Global SMS. M1 ensures the delivery of your Global SMS sent but does not guarantee the recipient receiving it.
How to activate international roaming with Vodacom Business?
To activate International Roaming on an individual number, please use any of the options below: 1 Activate at least seven days before you leave South Africa 2 Call Customer Care on 821940 FREE 3 from a Vodacom cellphone or SMS ‘IRM’ to 31050 4 You may be required to pay a deposit More
Which is better 8ta or Vodacom for SMS?
If you send 5 SMS’s in any one day you will be rewarded with 50 free SMSs to use as you wish. 8ta’s data charges are R1/MB out of bundle, with bundles offering more value for money at as little as 25c/MB, which is still a bit hefty compared to other mobile providers.
How can I get my Vodacom SMS for free?
Dial *135#, FREE from your Vodacom cellphone and follow the prompts. To quickly get your balances, dial *135*502# from your Vodacom cellphone. Once you’ve used up your SMS bundle, your SMS rate will revert to your applicable price plan.
What happens when I use my Vodacom SMS bundle?
To quickly get your balances, dial *135*502# from your Vodacom cellphone. Once you’ve used up your SMS bundle, your SMS rate will revert to your applicable price plan. The cost of the SMS bundle you choose will be deducted from your Vodacom Top Up or Prepaid airtime or added to your monthly bill.