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Based on 208 reviews
8 months ago
Waylon V.
Lisa helped me change between sim only plans!
8 months ago
Benjamin Z.
I got pre-approved for a deal with Spot Mobile on their Whatsapp service, and the setup was so fast.
8 months ago
Nico E.
I'm saving a R300 per month with Melon Mobile!
8 months ago
Simphiwe K.
Lisa handled everything perfectly!
8 months ago
Luke R.
Lisa made the switch easy!
8 months ago
Nomonde D.
The Allplans WhatsApp service made switching to Melon Mobile so convenient. I’m saving R180 per month, and the network is great!
8 months ago
Sibongile M.
My WhatsApp calls are clear now!
8 months ago
Jessica D.
Clint made the process seamless!
8 months ago
Edward D.
The Allplans WhatsApp service was fast and convenient. I got my Spot Mobile Sim Only plan activated in no time, and !
9 months ago
Thomas Z.
Clint helped me choose which plan to take!
9 months ago
Alexander S.
Wesly was super helpful, great service!
9 months ago
Michael M.
Fantastic service! Clint really knows how to take care of customers. My new Sim Only deal was sorted within minutes, and I am saving a R150 every month!
9 months ago
Michael H.
Switched to Spot Mobile, excellent service!
9 months ago
Sithabile R.
Lisa helped me find exactly what I wanted!
9 months ago
Mia H.
Clint, jy is ongelooflik! Dankie dat jy my Sim Only vinnig geaktiveer het. Ek het R120 per maand gespaar!
9 months ago
Thabo R.
The Allplans WhatsApp platform was really helpful. I got pre-approved for a Sim Only deal, and the agent finalized everything quickly.
9 months ago
Noluthando T.
Mike made the whole process smooth!
9 months ago
Matthew N.
Wesly was super helpful and informative!
9 months ago
Benjamin R.
Really great WhatsApp service. It was so convenient, and I’m saving R150 per month on my Sim Only plan with Me&You.
9 months ago
Chloe D.
Was really pleased with the service!
9 months ago
Sipho K.
Their customer support is top-notch!
9 months ago
Ruby B.
Nina was so helpful with everything!
9 months ago
Phindile K.
I'm saving R200 per month on my Sim Only deal with Melon Mobile through Allplans. The WhatsApp service was so convenient and helpful!
9 months ago
James B.
Lisa helped me make the switch to Sim Only very simple!
9 months ago
Zanele R.
Clint helped make the cancellation process smooth!
9 months ago
Alexander D.
No more buffering issues!
10 months ago
Zanele Z.
I switched to Spot Mobile through Allplans and I'm saving R250 per month. The WhatsApp service was so convenient!
10 months ago
Tshepo S.
My WhatsApp video calls used to disconnect all the time with my old network. Allplans switched me to Me&You, and now my connection is always good!
10 months ago
David T.
I switched to Spot Mobile through Allplans and I'm saving R250 per month. The WhatsApp service was super helpful!
10 months ago
Jack D.
Lisa was amazing, great service!
10 months ago
Sebastian B.
The Allplans WhatsApp service made everything simple. I got my Sim Only deal with Spot Mobile sorted quickly and without any issues!
10 months ago
Zanele B.
Got an excellent deal on Spot Mobile!
10 months ago
William B.
Nina is the best! I recommended Allplans and their Sim Only deas to a few friends because the deals are good and her service impressed me!
10 months ago
Thomas K.
I switched to Me&You through Allplans and I'm saving a lot on my Sim Only plan. The WhatsApp service made it so easy!
10 months ago
Sarah R.
I'm saving R250 per month on my Sim Only plan
10 months ago
Ethan K.
My WhatsApp video calls always dropped on my previous provider’s network. After switching to Melon Mobile through Allplans, I have no more dropped calls!
10 months ago
Samuel D.
Very happy with the network coverage so far.
11 months ago
Sibusiso D.
Nina made switching so easy!
11 months ago
Nomvula K.
I’ve never had such great service before! Thanks, Nina.
11 months ago
Simphiwe R.
Mike was very friendly, was really happy with the service!
11 months ago
Nokwazi S.
Great Service!
11 months ago
Michael D.
I switched to Me&You and I'm saving R200 per month on my Sim Only plan. The WhatsApp service made everything easy to manage.
11 months ago
Grace T.
Clint helped me with my Sim Only deal, and I am very happy!
11 months ago
Gugu Z.
Mike handled everything perfectly!
1 year ago
Kagiso R.
Used their Whatsapp service to help me get pre-approved for a deal with Melon Mobile. Love the efficiency!
1 year ago
Sanele N.
Lisa made everything so easy!
1 year ago
Lily T.
The Allplans WhatsApp service made switching to Melon Mobile a breeze. I’m saving R200 per month and couldn’t be happier!
1 year ago
Xolani R.
Mike was really efficient!
1 year ago
William H.
Very quick and professional service. Lisa is great!
1 year ago
Olivia M.
Mike was so kind and helpful. He helped me choose the perfect phone but also made sure my internet was running smoothly.
1 year ago
Simphiwe H.
Their WhatsApp service made switching to a new plan easy!
1 year ago
Phindile S.
Saving R250 per month with Me&You!
1 year ago
Oliver K.
The Allplans WhatsApp service was quick, and I got my Sim Only deal with Spot Mobile sorted without any issues.
1 year ago
Sibusiso B.
Switched using their Whatsapp tool! Easy and simple
1 year ago
Ella R.
Mike was super helpful!
1 year ago
Kagiso T.
The customer support was excellent!
1 year ago
Amelia R.
Very happy with my sim only deal
1 year ago
James T.
Visited Allplans on WhatsApp. The service was very helpful, and I got a great deal on my Sim Only plan. Thanks a lot!
1 year ago
Simphiwe Z.
Clint, you’re awesome! Thanks for helping me activate my Sim Only plan so quickly.
1 year ago
Olivia H.
Amazing, great service!
1 year ago
Lucy N.
Clint handled my order and it was done by the next day!
1 year ago
Lungile S.
Their WhatsApp service is super convenient!
1 year ago
William N.
Mike made switching effortless!
1 year ago
Isabella M.
I switched to Me&You through Allplans and I'm saving R200 per month on my Sim Only plan. The WhatsApp service made it so easy!
1 year ago
Nkosi B.
The WhatsApp service at Allplans helped me get pre-approved for a Sim Only plan with Spot Mobile. Very happy with the savings!
1 year ago
Ayanda Z.
Amazing, I loved it!
1 year ago
Hannah R.
Absolutely great service from Mike! He didn’t just help me set up my phone, but also took the time to answer all my technical questions.
1 year ago
Nomonde K.
Very happy with my sim only plan!
1 year ago
Lungile K.
The Allplans WhatsApp service made switching to Me&You easy and quick. I’m saving R200 per month, and the service has been great!
1 year ago
Lungile H.
Their customer support is top-notch!
1 year ago
Chloe Z.
I used to have constant lag with Instag and Netflix. After switching to Spot Mobile through Allplans, my apps work perfectly with no more lag.
1 year ago
Siyabonga K.
The savings on my Sim Only plan are amazing, and the activation was fast!
1 year ago
Emma H.
A friend of mine recommended I switch to Spot Mobile with Allplans. I’m saving R180 per month, and the service has been great!
1 year ago
Ruby Z.
Got a business Sim Only deal for my entire team. Fast, reliable service, and everyone’s happy. They’ve made my work life so much easier!
1 year ago
Chloe B.
My number swap was done quickly and easily. I’ve already told my friends about them
1 year ago
Sophie Z.
They hooked me up with a Spot Mobile plan, excellent savings!
1 year ago
James K.
I was referred by a friend to switch to Me&You, and now I’m saving R180 per month on my Sim Only deal. Very happy!
1 year ago
Nomvula M.
My son is in high school and needed his own Sim Only plans, so I got him a sim only plan from Me&You with Allplans.
1 year ago
Vusi D.
Got a fantastic deal with Melon Mobile through Allplans. The savings are incredible—R250 per month less than my old plan!
1 year ago
Mandisa H.
My daughter told me about Allplans, and I switched to Melon Mobile. The savings are incredible, and I’m paying R250 less per month. Great service!
1 year ago
Bongani D.
Really helpful in general!
1 year ago
Hannah B.
Sim Only deal was activated quickly, and the network coverage has been excellent. Very happy with the service!
1 year ago
Emma K.
My number porting went smoothly, no issues at all. Great job!
1 year ago
Thandi M.
Switched to Melon Mobile, and now I’m saving R200 per month on my Sim Only plan.
1 year ago
Lucy S.
I switched to Spot Mobile through Allplans and I'm saving R180 per month. The process was smooth and fast!
1 year ago
Sibongile B.
Sim Only deal was activated with no problems. Very happy with the service!
1 year ago
Siyabonga S.
Got my son a Sim Only deal with Spot Mobile through Allplans. He’s happy with the network, and I’m saving money—R150 per month!
1 year ago
Noluthando Z.
I was invited by a friend to switch to Me&You. I’m saving R150 per month, and the process was so smooth.
1 year ago
Henry R.
My number swap was so easy. No more headaches! I’ve recommended them to my whole family.
1 year ago
Nhlanhla Z.
I got a Sim Only deal through Allplans for my son. He says the network has been good so far, and I’m saving R150 per month on the plan.
1 year ago
Sarah H.
I switched to Spot Mobile through Allplans, and the savings on my Sim Only plan are fantastic.
1 year ago
Sebastian Z.
I save R150 per month with my sim only plan!
1 year ago
Sibusiso N.
My new Sim Only deal was activated and I’ve had no issues with network coverage. Best service I’ve had in a long time!
1 year ago
Lebo R.
Switching numbers used to be stressful, but not this time. The process was fast, and I didn’t lose any contacts. Great job, guys!
1 year ago
Hannah N.
Instagram stories always took forever to load on my old Sim Only plan. I switched to Spot Mobile with Allplans and that solved the problem!
1 year ago
Amelia M.
I got a Sim Only deal through Allplans for my son. I’m saving R150 per month.
1 year ago
Charlotte D.
Switching numbers was easy. I’ve had issues in the past, but this time, it was easy!
1 year ago
Lungile N.
I switched to Spot Mobile and I'm saving R180 per month on my Sim Only plan.
1 year ago
Lily H.
The business Sim Only package I got for my team was activated without any issues. Great service, very affordable!
1 year ago
Benjamin M.
I was worried about getting callbacks, but they kept me updated throughout the process. Invited two friends, and they’ve had the same excellent experience!
1 year ago
Henry Z.
My Sim Only was activated without any issues, and I’m saving money every month!
1 year ago
Charlotte N.
Made the switch to Spot Mobile, and I’m saving R180 per month on my new Sim Only plan. Great service all around!
1 year ago
Hannah T.
Sim Only plan was activated without any issues. Very happy with the network coverage too.
1 year ago
Lerato N.
My old network always had connection issues. I changed to Melon Mobile with Allplans and now my connection is much better.
1 year ago
Grace D.
No more issues, just fast internet!
1 year ago
Ella H.
Recently got a sim only deal with them I haven’t had any issues with the network. Great service!
1 year ago
Jabulani M.
Was a very quick process getting my oder in and getting a response
1 year ago
Jack Z.
No issues with network coverage of my sim only plan. Best service I’ve had in a long time!
1 year ago
Grace N.
Sim Only plan was activated without any problems, and the network coverage is fantastic. Definitely sticking with them for the long run.
1 year ago
Phindile N.
Quick number porting, and I didn’t lose any contacts. Very happy with the service!
1 year ago
Sanele Z.
I got a Sim Only plan through Allplans for my daughter. The process was quick, and she’s happy with the network. I'm saving R150 per month too!
1 year ago
Thandi B.
Was really pleased with the service!
1 year ago
James Z.
My number swap went perfectly. I was worried because of past experiences, but this went well. Definitely sticking with them!
1 year ago
Tshepo K.
I switched to Spot Mobile through Allplans and I'm saving R200 per month. The process was quick, and the network is great!
1 year ago
Luke D.
Did a sim swap I didn’t lose any contacts. Very happy with the service!
1 year ago
Daniel S.
My Sim Only deal was sorted in minutes, and the network coverage has been great. No issues at all.
2 years ago
Chloe H.
They switched me to Me&You and I have no complaints, all good.
2 years ago
Oliver T.
I'm saving R180 per month on my Sim Only plan with Melon Mobile through Allplans
2 years ago
Tebogo N.
Switched to Spot Mobile, excellent service!
2 years ago
Zanele H.
I was referred by a friend to switch to Spot Mobile, and now I’m saving R180 per month. Loving the new deal!
2 years ago
Chloe K.
The customer support was excellent!
2 years ago
Simphiwe T.
Switching numbers was so easy with them. I’ve had issues in the past, but this time, it was done with no loss of contacts. Great job!
2 years ago
Ayanda B.
My fiance recommended Allplans, and I got a Sim Only plan through them. The service was quick, and Great deal!
2 years ago
Sibongile N.
They set me up with Spot Mobile quick fast!
2 years ago
Samuel K.
My son recommended I switch to Me&You, and I’m glad I did! I’m saving R200 per month, and the service has been excellent.
2 years ago
John D.
I switched over to Me&You, and now I’m saving R200 per month on my Sim Only plan.
2 years ago
Mfundo D.
I was surprised by how fast they responded. I’ll definitely recommend them to my friends and family.
2 years ago
Henry H.
My number swap was seamless, and I didn’t lose any contacts.
2 years ago
Grace Z.
We got a family plan with Me&You through Allplans. Great service, and we’re saving R350 per month as a family!
2 years ago
Ethan B.
I was invited by a friend to switch to Melon Mobile. Great deal, and the activation was fast.
2 years ago
Isabella H.
My number swap went smoothly. I’ve had issues with other providers before, but this time it was a breeze. I’ll be recommending them to my friends.
2 years ago
Michael N.
No more buffering issues!
2 years ago
Thandi H.
They helped me with my number porting. No problems at all, and I’m very impressed!
2 years ago
Tshepo M.
Using Instagram and Netflix on my old network was annoying. Switching to Melon Mobile through Allplans made a moerse difference. No more lag!
2 years ago
Ella M.
I was worried they wouldn’t call me back, but they were so prompt and professional. Invited two friends who also loved the service!
2 years ago
Emily M.
Got an excellent deal on Spot Mobile!
2 years ago
Amelia H.
Business Sim Only was activated quickly. No issues at all, and I’m very happy with the service.
2 years ago
Siyabonga B.
Very happy with my sim only deal
2 years ago
Matthew R.
Allplans made it simple to switch my Sim Only plan to Melon Mobile. I'm saving R180 per month, and the process was super quick.
2 years ago
Olivia N.
I got a Sim Only plan with Me&You and an LTE internet plan with Allplans. I’m saving R300 per month overall!
2 years ago
Samuel Z.
Everything was done quickly!
2 years ago
Nokuthula K.
Wesly sorted out everything quickly!
2 years ago
Charlotte T.
Smooth swap to Melon Mobile!
2 years ago
Lily M.
I switched to Melon Mobile through Allplans and I'm saving R150 per month. The process was quick and easy!
2 years ago
Emma T.
My daughter suggested I get a Sim Only plan through Allplans. The process was quick, and I’m now saving R200 per month!
2 years ago
Lucy D.
My number swap was done quickly and easily. Very Happy
2 years ago
Emma Z.
Wesly made switching easy!
2 years ago
Kwanele H.
Very happy with my sim only plan!
2 years ago
Simphiwe M.
Wesly was super helpful and informative!
2 years ago
Noluthando M.
Very happy with the network coverage so far.
2 years ago
Chloe R.
Got a business Sim Only deal for my entire team. Fast, reliable service, and everyone’s happy.
2 years ago
Mandisa N.
I was referred by a friend to switch to Melon Mobile, and now I’m saving R180 per month on my Sim Only plan. Love the service!
2 years ago
Noluthando K.
I got my kids their own Sim Only plans with Spot Mobile through Allplans. Easy process, and the savings are great—R300 per month in total!
2 years ago
George T.
I switched to Me&You through Allplans and I'm saving a lot on my Sim Only plan.
2 years ago
Nomvula D.
I switched to Me&You. The savings on my Sim Only plan are incredible, and the service was fast!
2 years ago
Mandla B.
My old Sim Only provider’s network was terrible for using Social Media. After switching to Me&You through Allplans, all my apps run perfectly now.
2 years ago
Thandi T.
I switched to Melon Mobile through Allplans. Saving R150 per month and love the fast service!
2 years ago
Sarah M.
I used Allplans to change my provider to Spot Mobile, and it has helped me with my overall connection
2 years ago
Nomsa S.
Sim Only deal activated in no time. Quick and easy!
2 years ago
Kagiso S.
My daughter told me about Allplans, and I switched to Melon Mobile. The savings are incredible, and I’m paying R170 less per month!
2 years ago
Kwanele K.
My number swap was perfect! No downtime, and I didn’t lose any contacts. This was such a relief after a bad experience before. Definitely inviting friends!
2 years ago
Thabo H.
I'm saving R250 per month on my Sim Only deal with Melon Mobile through Allplans.
2 years ago
Daniel N.
Wesly was super helpful, great service!
2 years ago
Mfundo N.
My Sim Only deal was activated in minutes, and the network coverage has been great. No issues at all. Definitely sticking with them for my next phone.
2 years ago
Sophie M.
Saving R250 per month with Me&You!
2 years ago
Ayanda S.
My son told me about Allplans, and now I’m saving R200 per month on my Sim Only plan with Melon Mobile.
2 years ago
Matthew T.
I switched to Spot Mobile. The savings on my Sim Only plan are incredible
2 years ago
Thembeka Z.
I was worried about getting a call back, but they contacted me right away and kept me updated throughout the process. Fantastic service!
2 years ago
Sophie N.
I was worried I wouldn’t get a call back after submitting my request, but they called within 20 minutes. I’m impressed with their service.
2 years ago
Jabulani Z.
Amazing, great service!
2 years ago
Michael K.
I got my Sim Only plan with Me&You through Allplans. The savings are awesome, and the activation was super fast!
2 years ago
Sibusiso H.
Switched to Spot Mobile through Allplans and I'm saving R200 per month on my Sim Only plan. The service was quick and easy!
2 years ago
Lerato T.
I got Sim Only plans for my kids through Allplans. The process was simple, and the savings are great—R300 per month in total!
2 years ago
Olivia K.
I'm saving R250 per month on my Sim Only plan
2 years ago
Lerato R.
Switched to Melon Mobile with Allplans, best decision
2 years ago
Siyabonga H.
Sim Only plan was activated in minutes, and I’ve had no issues with network coverage. Best service I’ve had in a long time!
2 years ago
Lerato B.
I’ve had bad experiences with number porting before, but this time it was perfect. My Sim Only was activated without any issues, and I’m saving money every month!
2 years ago
Sipho N.
Business Sim Only package for my team was activated without any issues. Great service and very affordable!
2 years ago
Ruby S.
Quick number swap and no problems.
2 years ago
Charlotte S.
Got Sim Only deals for both my kids through Allplans. The savings are great, and the network has been great!
2 years ago
Lindiwe S.
Got a great deal with Me&You through Allplans. —R250 per month less than my previous plan!
2 years ago
Jabulani B.
I was referred by a friend to switch to Spot Mobile, and now I’m saving R250 per month on my Sim Only deal. Great service!
2 years ago
Ruby R.
Allplans' Me&You deals are saving me some lekker money!
2 years ago
James S.
My son recommended I switch to Me&You through Allplans. Best decision ever—I’m saving R200 per month and the service is top-notch!
2 years ago
Ava T.
Sim Only deal activated in no time.Great service
2 years ago
Jack R.
My number swap went smoothly, no issues at all!
2 years ago
Sibusiso K.
I’m saving R200 per month with my new Spot Mobile Sim Only deal.
2 years ago
Xolani N.
Got pre-approved for a Sim Only deal with their Whatsapp service, and the process was smooth. Very happy with the outcome!
2 years ago
Ella Z.
I’m saving R200 per month on my new Sim Only deal with Melon Mobile. Great service!
2 years ago
Nhlanhla M.
Wesly set up my Sim Only quickly!
3 years ago
Sanele M.
Switched to Me&You, and I’m saving R150 per month on my Sim Only plan. Very happy with the service!
3 years ago
Henry S.
I'm saving a R300 per month with Melon Mobile!
3 years ago
Lily Z.
My social media app always took long to load. I used Allplans and changed to Me&You and now it loads properly.
3 years ago
Ayanda N.
I’ve had bad number swaps before, but this time everything worked smoothly.
3 years ago
Mfundo S.
My Instagram and YouTube used to lag constantly with my old provider. I switched to Spot Mobile with Allplans and now everything works perfectly. No more issues!
3 years ago
Lindiwe K.
I got Sim Only plans for both of my kids through Allplans. The savings are great, and the network has been perfect for their needs.
3 years ago
Lebo T.
I switched to Spot Mobile through Allplans and I'm saving R250 per month on my Sim Only plan.
3 years ago
Isabella T.
Allplans helped me switch to Me&You, and I’m loving the savings on my new Sim Only plan. Thanks for the great service!
3 years ago
George R.
I was worried they wouldn’t call me back, but they were quick and professional
3 years ago
Benjamin B.
Needed a business Sim Only deal for my staff, and they came through. Fast setup and great customer service.
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1. How does Sim Only work?
2. What is a Telkom Sim Only Deal?
3. How do I sign up for a Telkom Sim Only Deal?
4. Can I use a Telkom Sim Only Deal with any phone?
5. What are the benefits of choosing a Telkom Sim Only Deal?
6. Can I port my existing number to a Telkom Sim Only plan through Allplans?
Introduction
If you're planning to swap your mobile phone number in South Africa, this guide is for you. We'll cover everything you need to know about the process, from what a SIM swap is to what happens after the swap and how to protect your number from unauthorized swaps. This comprehensive guide will answer all the questions you might have and offer a step-by-step guide for swapping your number across all providers in South Africa. Let's get started.
SIM Swapping with South African Providers
In South Africa, popular mobile providers include Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, and Cell C. Here is a brief overview of the SIM swap process with these providers:
Vodacom To perform a Vodacom SIM swap:
- Purchase a new Vodacom SIM.
- Dial _135_00# and follow the instructions.
MTN For an MTN SIM swap:
- Buy a new MTN SIM.
- Dial _135_4# and follow the prompts.
Telkom The Telkom SIM swap:
- Get a new Telkom SIM.
- Dial 180 from your Telkom Mobile phone and follow the operator's instructions.
Cell C For Cell C Sim Swap:
- Purchase a new Cell C SIM.
- Dial 084 140 from any other phone and follow the operator's instructions.
Me&You For Me&You mobile Sim Swap:
- Purchase a new Me&You SIM.
- Dial 0861333110from any other phone and follow the operator's instructions.
Remember, the specifics may vary, so always confirm with your provider's customer service.
What is a SIM Swap?
A SIM swap is the process of transferring your mobile number and data from one SIM card to another. This is usually done when you purchase a new phone or when you want to switch to a different mobile service provider but keep the same phone number.
Why would you need to perform a SIM swap? You might want to retain your current mobile number for personal or business reasons. Maybe you have a number that's easy to remember, or perhaps your contacts know your current number, and changing it would be inconvenient.
To answer the question, "How does a SIM swap work?" you need to understand that the process involves your service provider deactivating your current SIM and programming your new SIM with your existing phone number and data. This process transfers all your information to the new SIM, allowing you to use your new phone with your old number.
Is a SIM Swap Safe?
SIM swapping is generally safe and widely practised. However, it's important to note that there is a fraudulent practice known as "SIM swapping" where hackers gain control of your mobile number. They could then intercept your calls and messages, potentially leading to identity theft or financial loss.
So, when you ask, "Can someone do a SIM swap on your phone?" the answer is yes, but only with your explicit permission and through the official procedures of your mobile provider. A SIM swap without your consent is illegal and considered a cybercrime.
Steps to SIM Swap
SIM swap procedures may vary slightly from one provider to another, but here is a general guideline on how to swap your SIM to another phone:
- Contact your mobile provider: Inform them that you want to swap your SIM and provide them with the necessary information, which may include your phone number, SIM card number, and personal identification.
- Obtain a new SIM card: Your provider will then give you a new SIM card, either in person or by mail.
- Activate your new SIM: You'll be given instructions on how to activate your new SIM. This usually involves calling a specific number or sending an SMS.
SIM Swap In-depth
Let's delve deeper into your questions regarding SIM swapping.
How Does a SIM Swap Work?
A SIM swap involves deactivating your current SIM card and transferring your phone number and data to a new SIM card. Your mobile provider handles this process. They deactivate your old SIM and then program your phone number and data onto a new SIM.
What Happens When You SIM Swap?
When you SIM swap, your old SIM card is deactivated and becomes unusable. Your phone number, along with all associated data, is transferred to the new SIM card. This new SIM is then activated and ready to use on a different device.
Can Someone Do a SIM Swap on Your Phone?
Yes, but only with your explicit permission and through the proper channels provided by your mobile service provider. A SIM swap without your consent is fraudulent activity and is considered a cybercrime.
How Do I Swap My SIM to Another Phone?
Contact your mobile service provider and follow their instructions. They will likely ask for personal identification and other related information. Once they provide you with a new SIM card, insert it into your new phone and follow their activation process.
How Do Hackers Do SIM Swapping?
Hackers trick the mobile service provider into believing they are you. They might do this by gathering your personal information through phishing attacks or data breaches. They then contact your service provider, claim to have "lost" their SIM, and ask for a SIM swap. Once done, they gain control of your phone number and can intercept your calls, and messages, and possibly access your financial accounts.
How Do You Know if Someone Did a SIM Swap?
You might suddenly lose network service for no apparent reason. If you can't make calls, send messages or access the internet, despite having no technical issues or unpaid bills, it could be due to an unauthorized SIM swap. Contact your service provider immediately if you suspect this.
Can You Reverse a SIM Swap?
Once a SIM swap is completed, it can't usually be reversed. The old SIM card is deactivated and can't be reactivated. However, if you've fallen victim to an unauthorized SIM swap, contact your service provider immediately. They can help you regain control of your phone number.
What Happens to Old SIM After SIM Swap?
Your old SIM is deactivated and rendered useless after a SIM swap. It can no longer be used to access the network or the phone number associated with it.
Can You Stop a SIM Swap?
If you suspect an unauthorized SIM swap, contact your mobile service provider immediately. They can stop the process if it hasn't been completed. To prevent unauthorized SIM swaps, safeguard your personal information and be cautious of phishing attempts.
What Information Does Someone Need to SIM Swap?
Typically, your mobile service provider would need your phone number, SIM card number, and possibly some form of personal identification.
Do You Keep the Same Number with a SIM Swap?
Yes, one of the main reasons to do a SIM swap is to keep the same phone number when switching devices or service providers.
What Is the Difference Between SIM Swap and SIM Cloning?
SIM swap involves moving your phone number and data to a new SIM card, while SIM cloning is creating a copy of your SIM card with the same information. SIM cloning is illegal and often associated with fraudulent activities.
Why Is SIM Swapping Bad?
SIM swapping is not inherently bad; it's a useful service. However, unauthorized or fraudulent SIM swapping is illegal and malicious. Hackers can use it to gain access to your personal information and even infiltrate your financial accounts.
Does Swapping SIM Erase Data?
No, SIM swapping does not erase data stored on your device, such as apps, photos, or messages. However, contacts and messages
stored on the old SIM will not be available on the new SIM unless they were backed up and restored.
Can Hackers Clone Your SIM?
Yes, technically hackers can clone your SIM. It involves copying the information from your SIM card and programming it onto a blank SIM. However, this is illegal and difficult to accomplish due to the advanced security measures in place.
Swapping your mobile phone number in South Africa is a straightforward process. By understanding how a SIM swap works, what happens during and after the process, and how to safeguard your number, you can make informed decisions when you decide to make the switch. Remember to visit our SIM swap results page for more detailed information and services.
Disclaimer: This guide serves as general information and does not replace professional advice. Always consult with your mobile provider for personalized assistance. Remember to keep your personal information secure and regularly update your security settings to prevent unauthorized SIM swaps or SIM cloning.
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