Telkom Data Bundles Promotions Prices 2025 Full List

In the fast-evolving digital world, mobile data has become more than a luxury—it’s a daily necessity. Whether you’re working remotely, streaming content, engaging on social media, or simply browsing the internet, affordable and reliable data is essential. Among South Africa’s major telecom providers, Telkom continues to stand out for its low-cost data offerings tailored to a variety of users. From students and professionals to casual browsers and heavy streamers, Telkom offers data deals that are hard to beat.

In this comprehensive 1800-word guide, we’ll dive deep into Telkom’s latest promotional data bundle prices for 2025, exploring everything from once-off bundles, FreeMe plans, Night Surfer offers, and social bundles, to smart LTE broadband packages. By the end, you’ll know exactly which plan is best for your budget and lifestyle.

Telkom Data Bundles Promotional Prices in South Africa 

Of course, Telkom offers a wide array of bundles, targeted at various sections of the population. Here is a detailed breakdown.

FreeMe Bundles – Monthly Promotional Packages

Telkom’s FreeMe bundles are recurring monthly deals packed with all-network data, social data, streaming data, voice minutes, and SMS. Some packages also include promotional bonus GBs for the first 3 months.

Plan Name Total Data (All-net + Social + Streaming) Price (Monthly) Key Extras
FreeMe 800 MB 500MB all-net + 150MB WhatsApp + 150MB stream R99 500 Telkom mins + 50 SMS
FreeMe 1.5 GB 1GB all-net + 250MB WhatsApp + 250MB stream R139 500 Telkom mins + 100 SMS
FreeMe 3 GB 2GB all-net + 500MB WhatsApp + 500MB stream R189 500 Telkom mins + 150 SMS
FreeMe 6 GB 4GB all-net + 1GB WhatsApp + 1GB stream R289 1000 Telkom mins + 200 SMS
FreeMe 11.5 GB 7.5GB all-net + 2GB WhatsApp + 2GB stream R389 Unlimited Telkom mins + 300 SMS

Promotional Offer: New subscribers get 20GB bonus Telkom data for the first 3 months.

These bundles are great for users who want all-in-one connectivity, not just data.

Once-Off Data Bundles – No Renewal, Great Value

For users who don’t want auto-renewal or monthly commitment, Telkom’s once-off data bundles are the best choice. These come with data-only prices and long validity periods.

Data Size Price (ZAR) Validity
25 MB R7.30 7 days
50 MB R14.65 7 days
100 MB R29.25 30 days
250 MB R39.00 30 days
500 MB R69.00 30 days
1 GB R99.00 30 days
2 GB (1+1 Night) R140.00 30 days
5 GB (2.5+2.5) R201.00 30 days
10 GB (5+5) R301.00 61 days
20 GB R505.00 61 days
50 GB R905.00 61 days
100 GB R1,815.00 180 days

Why it’s great: These bundles don’t expire quickly, especially the 100GB bundle which is valid for six months.

Night Surfer Bundles – Midnight to 7 AM Data

If you download content, stream YouTube, or update software at night, Telkom’s Night Surfer bundles are designed just for you. Data is only usable between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

Data Size Price Validity
5 GB R49.00 31 days
10 GB R79.00 31 days
20 GB R139.00 31 days
50 GB R219.00 31 days
100 GB R299.00 31 days

Night Surfer bundles are ideal for students and heavy downloaders who can schedule their usage for off-peak hours.

LTE SmartBroadband Wireless Bundles

Telkom also provides promotional prices on LTE-based home internet bundles, which deliver more GBs at better speeds. These can be prepaid or contract-based.

Bundle Price (ZAR) Validity Type
20 GB + 20 GB R249 61 days Prepaid
40 GB + 40 GB R349 61 days Prepaid
60 GB + 60 GB R449 61 days Prepaid
80 GB + 80 GB R529 61 days Prepaid
120 GB + 120 GB R649 61 days Prepaid
Unlimited LTE (FUP @ 250 GB) R749 30 days Contract

Note: Speeds may throttle after hitting 250 GB per month on “unlimited” LTE plans, due to fair usage policies.

Social Bundles – Data for Social Media Apps Only

If you’re a social media addict, these bundles are made specifically for platforms like WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Daily Social Bundles (24 hours)

Data Size Price (ZAR)
25 MB R2.00
50 MB R3.00
100 MB R5.00
250 MB R10.00
500 MB R15.00

Weekly Social Bundles (7 days)

Data Size Price (ZAR)
250 MB R12.00
500 MB R18.00
1 GB R35.00
2 GB R60.00

Monthly Social Bundles (30 days)

Data Size Price (ZAR)
500 MB R25.00
1 GB R40.00
2 GB R70.00
3 GB R100.00

Pro Tip: These bundles do not support browsing or YouTube—only social apps.

Hourly and Daily Time-Based Bundles

For people needing data just for an hour or a single day, these bundles are fast and affordable:

Bundle Price (ZAR) Validity
75 MB R5.00 1 hour
150 MB R10.00 24 hours
500 MB R29.00 24 hours
1 GB R49.00 24 hours

These bundles are helpful for travel, urgent uploads, or quick downloads.

Combo Bundles – Data, SMS & Voice in One

Some Telkom promotional deals bundle everything you need:

Package Price What You Get
Smart Combo M R199 2 GB data, 100 mins, 50 SMS
Smart Combo L R299 5 GB data, 200 mins, 100 SMS
Smart Combo XL R399 10 GB data, 400 mins, 200 SMS

These bundles are ideal for people who don’t want to buy separate airtime and data packages.

How to Buy Telkom Data Bundles

Telkom has made it easy to buy promotional bundles:

USSD Code:

  • Dial *180# and follow the prompts for data bundles.

My Telkom App:

  • Download the Telkom mobile app to manage, top-up, and track bundle usage.

Website:

  • Visit Telkom.co.za and log into your profile to purchase bundles with a card.

Retail Stores:

  • Walk into any Telkom outlet or retail partner like PEP, Checkers, or Pick n Pay.

Tips for Maximizing Telkom Data

  1. Use Wi-Fi when available to conserve your mobile data.
  2. Monitor app usage with Telkom’s app to avoid background drain.
  3. Schedule downloads/updates at night to use Night Surfer bundles.
  4. Switch to SmartBroadband Prepaid for access to LTE-specific deals.
  5. Avoid streaming in HD when using mobile bundles—set to 480p or lower.

Conclusion: Which Bundle Is Right for You?

  • Students or low-income users: Daily social bundles or once-off 1 GB for R99
  • Heavy nighttime users: Night Surfer 50–100 GB
  • Remote workers: SmartBroadband 40 GB + 40 GB for R349
  • All-in-one users: FreeMe 6 GB for R289/month
  • Short-term users: 150 MB for R10 (daily), or 1-hour 75 MB for R5

No matter your need, Telkom’s wide array of 2025 promotional bundles makes it easier to stay connected on any budget.

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Why Choose Telkom?

Before we unpack the pricing, it’s important to understand why Telkom remains a top choice for affordable mobile data:

  • Low-cost plans: Among the most affordable per-GB pricing in the country.
  • Custom bundles: Variety of bundle types—daily, weekly, monthly, and once-off.
  • LTE packages: Strong value for home or mobile LTE use.
  • Night Surfer options: Ideal for nighttime streamers or downloaders.
  • Flexible validity: Some plans last up to 61 or even 180 days.

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Conclusion:

Telkom has several cool data packages to suit every pocket and need. This article is for information only. The company reserves the right to cancel or change data plans at any time without any notification. Kindly contact customer care for clarification before choosing any data plan or bundle.