This page covers the complaints route for Telkom. The contact details below were taken from the official Telkom contact page and are the routes Telkom itself publishes for customers in South Africa.
ContactDetails.co.za is an independent directory. We are not Telkom and cannot access, change or act on your account. Everything on this page is a routing aid so you reach the right official channel quickly.
Telkom contact numbers
These routes were verified against the official Telkom contact page on 20 August 2026. Contact numbers do change, so confirm on the official page before relying on one for anything urgent.
| What it is for | Contact |
|---|---|
| Technical support and fault reporting | 10210 |
| Sales, billing and cancellation queries | 10213 |
| 081 160 1700 |
Choosing the right Telkom route
Telkom splits its contact lines by department rather than running everything through one switchboard. Calling the wrong line usually means being transferred or asked to call back, so it is worth picking the right one first time.
- A device or service that is not working: use technical support and fault reporting on 10210, and ask for a job or fault reference.
- Ending a contract or service: use sales, billing and cancellation queries on 10213. Cancellations usually have notice periods, so ask for the effective date in writing.
Self-service options before you call
- WhatsApp for whatsapp on 081 160 1700, which handles routine queries without waiting in a phone queue.
- The official Telkom finder, for trading hours and the details held for a specific location.
- The official site at telkom.co.za, which carries the current customer care details and any online enquiry form.
- Calling outside peak times. Monday mornings and the hour after 17:00 are usually the worst for South African contact centres.
What to have ready before you call
- A clear one line summary of what you need resolved.
- Your account, order or reference number if you already have one.
- The identity document or account holder details, since most South African providers verify who you are before discussing an account.
- Dates, amounts and any error message exactly as it appeared.
- A pen and paper for the reference number. Ask for one every time, because without it a follow up call starts from nothing.
Complaints and escalation
If a first call does not resolve the matter, escalate through the provider’s own complaints process first, keeping every reference number. Unresolved telecommunications complaints can be escalated to ICASA, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, which regulates licensed operators.
Keep a short written log of each contact: the date, the channel you used, the name of the agent and the reference number. Most telecommunications complaint processes ask for exactly that history, and having it ready is usually the difference between a fast resolution and starting over.
Avoiding fake Telkom contact numbers
Contact details for well known South African brands are a common target for impersonation. Numbers that look official appear in search ads, social media replies and cloned websites, and the person answering is not Telkom.
- Reach Telkom through the official site at telkom.co.za rather than through a number in a search advert or a social media reply.
- Telkom will never ask you for your full card number, PIN, CVV, online banking password or a one time PIN. Nobody legitimate needs those to help you.
- Treat any caller who creates urgency, asks you to install remote access software, or asks you to move money to a safe account as fraudulent, and end the call.
- If you are unsure whether a call was genuine, hang up and dial the official number yourself rather than calling back a number the caller gave you.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Telkom contact number?
The routes Telkom publishes on its official contact page are listed in the table above, with what each one is for. The main route is 10210. Confirm it on telkom.co.za before relying on it, since numbers are changed from time to time.
How do I know a Telkom number is genuine?
Check it against the official site at telkom.co.za. A number that only appears in a search advert, a social media reply or a third-party directory should not be trusted for anything involving your account, your money or your identity document.
What should I do if nobody resolves my query?
Ask for the complaint reference and the escalation path on your first call, then follow the escalation route described above. Keep the dates, agent names and reference numbers, because every formal complaint process will ask for them.
Can ContactDetails.co.za resolve this for me?
No. We are an independent directory, not Telkom, and we have no access to your account. Everything here is a routing aid so that you reach the correct official channel with the right information in hand.
Is there a cost to calling these numbers?
South African 0860 and 0861 numbers are charged at a share-call or standard rate depending on your provider, and 0800 numbers are toll free from a landline. Calls from a mobile are billed at your own operator’s rate, so check your plan if cost matters.
Contact routes on this page were checked against the official Telkom source on 20 August 2026. If you find a detail that has changed, the official source above is always the authority.