This article will evaluate how to borrow airtime from Telkom Kenya. Telkom Kenya allows you to borrow emergency airtime just like other Networks in kenya. PEWA is a service that is available to Telkom prepaid subscribers who dial *133#.
When you are out of airtime and you don’t have access to a shop, PEWA enables you to remain connected to the people you care about.
About Telkom Kenya
In Kenya, the company runs and controls the infrastructure that is used by various internet service providers. The dial-up method was the primary supply of internet service in 2004.
You can dial a code to access the airtime. Jambonet, a Kenyan ISP, is a subsidiary of Telkom Kenya. It also offers Mobile voice and high-speed internet services under the Orange Kenya brand, while ranking third after Safaricom and Airtel Kenya in terms of market share. “Orange Kenya” was rebranded as “Telkom Kenya” in June of 2017 and answers the name till date.
About PEWA emergency airtime
Telkom Kenya’s Pewa Emergency Credit is similar to Kopa Kredo, and Okoa Jahazi. PEWA offers airtime when you run out of it. Telkom prepaid subscribers who are eligible for PEWA can access it by dialing the code. You can borrow PEWA 20, PEWA 50, and PEWA 100 by dialing *133# on your Telkom line.
Telkom charges a service fee to borrow airtime, similar to other carriers in Kenya. You will be charged a service fee of 10% on each request or PEWA borrow.
How to borrow airtime from Telkom
On your Telkom line, simply dial *133# and follow the prompt. Example: when you request for PEWA 100, this means that you will receive the requested credit advance less 10%.
Subscribing to PEWA 100 and you will receive ksh 95 credited to your main account. 10% is immediately deducted from ksh 100.
Eligibility for Telkom airtime
To be eligible for this service, Telkom requires the subscribers:
- To have at least 2 months of activity on the network
- Main account Balance should be Ksh 10 and not more than ksh 20 airtime balance
- Have a previous month’s spending of at least ksh 50.
- Meet up with Telkom Kenya’s PEWA terms and conditions. So check out the terms and conditions on their website.
Benefits of PEWA emergency airtime
- PEWA gives you instant airtime on loan if you are eligible
- It enhances quick airtime when there is no shop around to purchase airtime
- It is simple to master and convenient to use.
How to repay airtime from Telkom Kenya
To repay advance credit, Telkom subscribers will top up and only pay the amount borrowed.
Conclusion
Telkom Kenya renders integrated telecommunications solutions to individuals and agencies in Kenya. They can give you an instant airtime through a service called PEWA by charging a 10% fee.
You should always read the terms and conditions before you engage in any borrowing service in Kenya, since it is important to know what you are getting into.