In present-daySouth Africa, mobile phone numbers serve as a form of identity.

People have maintained the same mobile phone digits for years.

The only thing that changes is the prefix for the service provider.

How to port to Telkom today

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If you wish to, you should learn how to port to Telkom right away.

Fortunately, porting allows you to retain your number.

Only the prefix changes.

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Discover how to port to Telkom today.

Instead, they should visit the nearest Telkom shop.

The agents will issue a form they must fill out for the porting service to be effected.

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Telkom is yet to unveil an online porting process.

Instead, send an SMS to begin the process (as described above).

You cannot port without a SIM card.

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A Telkom banner on a blue background. Photo: @TelkomSource: UGC

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What is a porting number?

Porting means a permanent way ofmoving a phone numberto another provider.

The old account associated with the number will be closed.

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Can you port your number online?

Telkom does not have an online porting system yet.

How do you port your SIM contact?

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A man using a smartphone while enjoying a cup of tea. Photo: pexels.com, @Mart ProductionSource: UGC

How do you port your number to Telkom online?

There is no online porting system yet.

Instead, you should message PORTME#youridnumber#iccid to 081 160 7678.

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There is no way to port your mobile number online at the moment.

Use the SMS option instead.

It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances.

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Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!

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