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International Roaming

Our international Roaming services allows you to use your Cell C sim card in over 140 countries worldwide

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Your steps to roaming

International Calling - Select you location
Step 1

Select your location

Choose your location to avoid expensive charges and ensure compatibility with local networks.
International Calling - Check the rates table
Step 2

Check the rates table

Checking rates before activating international roaming is important to avoid unexpected charges and overspending.
International Calling - Activate your roaming
Step 3

Activate your roaming

Activate international roaming to stay connected abroad for calls, texts, and data, and ensure emergency communication.
International Calling - Confirm Selection
Step 4

Confirm Selection

Getting confirmation after activating international roaming is important to ensure that the service is set up correctly and avoid any issues with connectivity or billing.

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Porting

Be careful of bill shock

To avoid bill shock while using international roaming, it is important to check rates before travelling, use Wi-Fi when possible, monitor usage, and consider purchasing a local SIM card or an international roaming package.

Remember to use Wi-Fi when and where you can.

Using Wi-Fi instead of roaming while traveling internationally can save money and prevent bill shock. Wi-Fi is often free or cheaper, and enables data-intensive activities without using up mobile data.

Remember to check the rates tables before leaving

Checking rates before leaving for international travel is important to avoid unexpected charges and overspending. It helps you choose the best plan for your needs and saves you money while travelling abroad.

How can we help?

If you have any questions feel free to have a look through our FAQ's and if you cant find what you are looking for give us a call and let us assist you.

Using your old SIM you are porting from, SMS your 12-digit RICA serial number of your new Cell C SIM to 084 767 8287, please be aware that a RICA'd SIM card is required. 084 767 8287 You can port your number at any of our nationwide stores. Store locator For assistance call Customer Care 084 135
To RICA your SIM, make sure that you have proof of ID and proof of residence when you buy a Cell C starter pack. In-Store RICA accepted documents:
  • Proof of ID
  • Proof of residence (dated within the last 3 months) Accepted proof of residence documents include:
    • Utility bill
    • Bank statement
    • Lease agreement
    • Municipal account
    • Affidavit
    • Insurance policy
Online RICA:
  • Proof of ID
  • Proof of residence (dated within the last 3 months)
  • A smartphone with a camera
Let's eRICA
You will receive an OTP (One-Time PIN) from your current network provider within 2 hours of your initial request. Reply to the SMS as soon as you can (within 4 hours), with only the OTP. Once you've responded, the port will occur 24-48 hours after your SMS response and your old SIM card network will become inactive. In some cases you might receive a link instead of an OTP just follow the prompts given to you on screen and your port will start.
For Prepaid Customers: Number porting for prepaid customers typically takes 24-48 hours, depending on the initial time of your request to port. For Contract Customers: If you're porting to a contract-based mobile plan, please be aware of specific contract requirements. Porting in this scenario typically involves an in-store visit, during which you'll need to complete the contract sign-up process.

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In the event that your porting attempt encounters a failure, there's no need to be concerned. You will remain on your original network and keep your number. In such cases, get in touch with the Cell C customer care team to help you get your port to Cell C. Call 135 free from a Cell C number or 084 135
Absolutely, you can start using your new Cell C SIM right away. We will activate your SIM with a temporary number until your porting process is successfully completed. Once the porting is done, your ported number will replace your temporary number.
An important part of porting your number is to confirm your port request from your current network. If you don't receive an authentication SMS from your old network SIM, then the port will be unsuccessful.

In such an occurrence, get in touch with your network provider to identify the OTP problem or get in touch with the Cell C customer care team to help you get you ported to Cell C. Call 135 free from a Cell C number or 084 135