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International Calling is a service that allows Cell C subscribers to make calls from South Africa to any other country in the world.

Prepaid subscribers already have International Calling activated and can start making calls anytime.

Contract customers are automatically activated for International Calling and can start making calls anytime. To deactivate the service, customers can dial *147*468# and follow the prompts.

International calls are charged at a per-minute rate. Rates differ according to the country a customer is calling.

All pricing reflected in the Tariff Table are VAT Inclusive.

No, SUPACHARGE minutes can only be used to make calls from Cell C to Cell C in South Africa.

No, Straight Up minutes can only be used to make calls from Cell C to any local South African network.

The International SMS rate is R1.70 to all countries and networks.

The International MMS rate is R4.50 to certain countries.

Premium Rated numbers are, for example, competition lines, special services or any other Value Added Services.

As in South Africa, these numbers are charged at an additional cost.

WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL SMS?

Cell C customers can send international SMSs

WHAT DOES AN INTERNATIONAL SMS COST?

The cost per international SMS is R1.70

WILL I BE CHARGED TO RECEIVE AN INTERNATIONAL SMS?

No

WHO CAN SEND INTERNATIONAL SMSs?

All Cell C Prepaid, Postpaid and Hybrid customers can send international SMSs

TO WHICH COUNTRIES CAN CUSTOMERS SEND AN SMS?

All destination's/countries and to all operators

DO I HAVE TO CONTACT THE CELL C CALL CENTRE TO ACTIVATE INTERNATIONAL SMS?

No

HOW DO I SEND INTERNATIONAL SMS?

The dialling prefix is + when sending outside South Africa, followed by the country code and the receipt number. E.g. +33 82 789 9871

WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL MMS?

Cell C customers can send international MMSs - MMSs to destinations outside of SA

WHAT DOES AN INTERNATIONAL MMS COST?

The cost per international MMS is R4.50

WILL I BE CHARGED TO RECEIVE AN INTERNATIONAL MMS?

No

WHO CAN SEND INTERNATIONAL MMSs?

All Cell C Prepaid, Postpaid and Hybrid customers can send international MMSs

TO WHICH COUNTRIES CAN CUSTOMERS SEND AN MMS?

At the moment, customers can send MMSs to these countries via the following operators:

Country Operator
Australia Optus
Vodafone
Austria Orange
Hutchison 3G
Bahrain Batelco
Zain
Bosnia and Herzegovina BH Telecom
Brazil Vivo
Brunei B-Mobile
Bulgaria GLOBUL
China China Mobile
Czech Republic Vodafone 
Denmark Hi3G
Telenor 
Egypt Vodafone
Estonia Elisa
France Free Mobile
EI Telecom
Germany Telefónica
Greece Wind Hellas
Guernsey Cable & Wireless
Hungary T-Mobile
Telenor
Iceland Nova
Vodafone
Iraq MTC Atheer
Asiacell 
Jordan Umniah
Latvia Bite
Liechtenstein Orange
Lithuania Bite
Luxembourg P&T
Tango
Netherlands Vodafone
New Zealand Two Degrees Mobile
Norway TELENOR
TeliaSonera
Network
Poland P4 Sp. Z.o.o
Portugal MEO
Qatar Vodafone
Russia MTS
Tele2
Saudi Arabia Etisalat
Zain
Slovakia Telefonica O2
Slovenia Tusmobile
Spain Lleida
Orange
Telecable
Sweden Hi3G
Switzerland Orange
Swisscom 
Tajikistan Babilon Mobile
Tunisia Tunisie Telecom
Orascom Telecom Tunisie
UAE Du
UK  Hutchison 3G 
Vodafone
Ukraine Astelit
MTS
USA Verizon Wireless
Sprint
Uzbekistan Coscom

 

I HAVE SENT A MMS TO ONE OF THE COUNTRIES ABOVE, BUT IT DID NOT WORK?

You will need to send the MMS to both the country and operator listed above. Please check with the person to whom you are sending the MMS, which operator they use.

WHY CAN I NOT SEND MMSs TO OTHER COUNTRIES

Cell C is busy working with operators around the world, which is an on-going project and we will continue to update the list of countries and operators

HOW DO I ACTIVATE MMS?

  • Dial *147# choose option 3
  • When you receive the settings save them
  • If you are asked for a password, enter 1234 to save

DO I HAVE TO CONTACT THE CELL C CALL CENTRE TO ACTIVATE INTERNATIONAL MMS?

No

HOW DO I SEND INTERNATIONAL MMS?

The dialling prefix is + when sending outside South Africa, followed by the country code and the receipt number. E.g. +33 82 789 9871

  1. Introduction

    1. These terms and conditions are to be read together with the terms and conditions as contained in your starter pack.

    2. All Prepaid and Least Cost Routing customers benefit from the international calling rates, subject to the exclusion set out below

    3. All Postpaid customers who have inclusive minutes in their contract cannot use these minutes for international calling. Such international minutes will be billed separately. The customer's inclusive minutes, SMS and data will not apply to calls, SMSs/MMSs to international numbers when the customer is dialing from South Africa. The customer will be billed separately (at the applicable rates) for calls, SMSs/MMSs to international numbers.

    4. It is important to note that TopUp International Roaming is only available with Prepaid services and Prepaid participating countries and network operators, not Postpaid services.

    5. Community Service Telephone customers are excluded from the benefiting from the international calling rates.

    6. International calls are charged at a per-minute rate. Rates differ according to the country a customer is calling.

    7. All rates apply to fixed line and mobile calls unless specified

    8. These rates apply to voice calls only.

    9. Premium rated calls are excluded.

    10. National calls remain unaffected and will be charged as per the customer's current price plan and product.

    11. Cell C will offer a reconnect service to an end-user on a per minute tariff plan for valid dropped calls. Cell C customers may call the Call Centre in a case of a valid dropped call and will be reimbursed accordingly

  2. General

    1. In the event of any dispute, Cell C's decision shall be final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into.

    2. Cell C may amend, modify or otherwise change these terms and conditions in its sole and absolute discretion and the amended version will be displayed in the same media as these terms and conditions. Cell C will notify you before Cell C amends or otherwise changes the terms and conditions. By participating or continuing to participate in the Promotion, you agree and understand that you will be bound by the amended terms and conditions.

    3. Cell C and any of its agents, directors or employees shall not be responsible in any way for claims, loss or damage suffered by you or any third party arising out of the Promotion.

    4. If required, as a result of changes in legislation, or for any other reason, Cell C shall have the right to extend this Promotion or terminate it immediately. Cell C will notify you before Cell C extends or terminates the Promotion. In the event of extension or termination, it is important that you understand that you waive any rights that you may have in terms of the Promotion and acknowledge that you will have no recourse against Cell C, its directors, agents, employees and promoters.