Jet setters stay connected everywhere they go

Telkom international roaming lets you stay connected when you travel abroad.

Roaming options

Full international roaming

The subscriber is allowed to utilise all services (Voice, Data & SMS Roaming) while abroad, as permitted on the host network.

Wi-Fi Connections

Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFI) can also work when roaming. Wi-Fi hotspot enables you to make calls to South African numbers at local rates. Wi-Fi calling is device dependent and currently only limited Android devices support the service.

SMS-only Roaming

Where the subscriber has access to sending and receiving SMS only while abroad. No incoming or outgoing voice calls, data or MMS permitted.

Prepaid

Prepaid International Roaming is available in selected destinations.

Telkom has partnered with over 300 operators in 135 countries through direct Bilateral Roaming agreements and our footprint is extended with destinations offered via Roaming HUB providers.

Telkom offers international roaming services for both Postpaid and Prepaid customers to make and receive voice calls, send and receive short messaging service (SMS) and use data services when travelling abroad. You do not need to manually select the operator in the roaming destination country.

Prepaid International Roaming is available in selected destinations. Refer to the Roaming Rates below, for list of roaming destinations and available services.

Call friends and family abroad at low rates, directly from your Telkom Mobile Cellphone in South Africa, using standard International Calling.