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South Africa

+27 · 5 operators

South Africa has around 110 million mobile subscriptions with SIM penetration above 180% (multi-SIM is common), dominated by four operators: Vodacom (market leader), MTN South Africa, Cell C, and Telkom Mobile, with newer entrants like Rain. Prepaid plans dominate, and USSD is the central channel for recharge, balance enquiries, data bundle subscriptions, and mobile financial services.

Mobile Operators · USSD Quick Reference

CellC logo
CellC
★★★ Verified 1 codes total
*147# Check balance
Lycamobile logo
Lycamobile
★★★ Verified 1 codes total
*131# Check balance
MTN logo
MTN
★★★ Verified 8 codes total
All 8 →
*136# Check balance
*123*888# Check own number
*136*5# Cancel data subscription
*136*<PIN># Top-up with voucher
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Telkom logo
Telkom
★★★ Verified 1 codes total
*180# Check balance
Vodacom logo
Vodacom
★★★ Verified 8 codes total
All 8 →
*136# Check prepaid balance (new code)
*135# Check data balance / main menu
*136*01*<voucher># Top-up with voucher
*100# Check balance (legacy still works)
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