{"id":244334,"date":"2022-03-22T14:26:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T13:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/?p=244334"},"modified":"2022-03-22T14:26:04","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T13:26:04","slug":"how-to-do-sim-swap-on-cell-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/how-to-do-sim-swap-on-cell-c\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Do SIM Swap on Cell C"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you have been using other mobile networks in South Africa and are now considering moving to Cell C or recently lost your Cell C SIM card and wish to retain your former mobile number, it is possible to do so with a Cell C SIM swap.<\/p>\n
The process of porting or swapping your SIM with Cell C is straightforward and does not necessarily require any special technical skills. Moreover, if you face any technical challenge, you can always reach out to a customer service agent. Keep reading to learn how to port from MTN<\/a>, Telkom<\/a>, Vodacom<\/a>, and any other network to Cell C.<\/p>\n Cell C is one of the leading network providers in South Africa. More people started moving from other networks to Cell C in 2012 after reducing termination rates in 2011. Research conducted at the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Competition, Regulation, and Economic Development showed that by reducing termination rates, Cell C helped their South African customers save as much as R47 billion in five years.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n If you prefer the quality service Cell C provides, you can join the bandwagon of customers who they are helping to save money. Some of the other possible reasons why you may need to carry out a sim swap include:<\/p>\n There are only two requirements for SIM swap on Cell C, and if you complete both, you can start and finish the swapping process at home. The two requirements for SIM swap On Cell C include:<\/p>\n You can purchase a new Cell C SIM and RICA at the closest Cell C outlet.<\/p>\n To RICA a SIM card with Cell C is free and, at the same time, does not take so much effort. RICA is very important because it helps fight and avert crimes that can be committed using a cell phone number. Thankfully, you don’t necessarily have to RICA your SIM at a Cell C outlet, as it can be done online with your smartphone.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Before starting the RICA process, you must have all the required documents. The documents you need to RICA a SIM card include:<\/p>\n Before you start the RICA process, it is important that you first purchase a Cell C SIM card. If you intend to use your mobile phone for the online process, it is also important that the device has a good camera. With all of these in place, you can now proceed to RICA the SIM so that you can also swap if you need to.<\/p>\n Please note that the process of RICA stated in this article is valid even if you do not intend to proceed with a SIM swap. Here is how to RICA your Cell C SIM card yourself:<\/p>\n If you do not have a smartphone, you can RICA your SIM card at any Cell C outlet. After completing the RICA process, you can proceed with the SIM swap.<\/p>\n If you still have your old SIM card, swapping your SIM via SMS will be one of the easiest ways. But the method differs depending on the type of SIM card.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Yes, you can do a SIM swap for a lost SIM. In this case, a SIM swap will not be possible using SMS. However, you can use self-service or call customer service.<\/p>\n To swap to a new SIM, if you have lost your old SIM, you can dial 084135 or 135. Select option 9 on the call and wait till a customer service agent picks.<\/p>\n If you lost your old SIM card, self-service is another way you can swap your SIM to retain your number.<\/p>\n Cell C SIM swap is only possible via SMS, call, or self-service. It cannot be done online. As mentioned earlier, you can only RICA your SIM online.<\/p>\nSIM Swap On Cell C<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Requirements For SIM Swap On Cell C<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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How To RICA Cell C SIM Card Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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How To RICA<\/strong>\u00a0Cell C SIM Card Online<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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How To Do Cell C SIM Swap Via SMS<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Cell C SIM Swap For Prepaid Customers<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Can You Do Cell C SIM Swap For Lost SIM?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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