| Vodacom Vodago PrePaid |
Also see the Data Tariffs and Starter Packs
Vodago is a pre-paid system launched by Vodacom in November 1996. In August 1999, Vodacom launched Incomer, which provides the user incoming calls for SAR120/year. This includes free voicemail retrieval and emergency 112 calls. A GSM 900 Mhz phone & Vodago SIM card are required. No monthly contract or credit vetting is involved.
How it works:
Starter Pack:
Users purchase a starter pack which is bought off the shelf for around R10 to R95 (including 14% VAT).The pack includes:
- SIM (Subscribers Identity Module) card
- A user manual
- PIN (Personal Identification Number) number
- PUK (PIN Unbloccking Code)
- 10 minutes of free airtime
Also see the Data Tariffs and Starter Packs
No international roaming is possible on Vodago
Call Rates on Vodago:
Call costs are per minute or part thereof:
Call Type Cost When? Standard R2.85 Anytime National R2.85 Anytime Mobile-to-Mobile R2.85 Anytime Value Added Services R2.50 Anytime International Zone A R5 Anytime International Zone B R10 Anytime International Zone C R15 Anytime FREE VOICEMAIL RETRIEVAL
International Zone A:
Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe,
International Zone B:
Australia, Canada, Cayman Isalnds, Greenland, New Zealand, St. Helena, USA, UK
International Zone C:
Every other country not within Zones A & B
Value-Added Services
Vodago Exclusions
Roaming, Call Forwarding, Twincall, Yebo! Internet, Vodamemo, Operator Through Connect and Data/fax services are NOT available to VodaGo users.
Checking your available balance
Users have access to Vodamail, Vodacom's voice-message service and will be able to check their airtime credit at any time by punching *100# into the phone, or calling 5151.A text message will appear on the phone's screen with the credit amount.