Who is eligible to share data?
Data Transfer is applicable to Prepaid, Post-paid and Top-up customers who currently have a Data bundle or inclusive data on their voice or data plan.
Where can I find Data Transfer?
Data Transfer is available though the Cell C App, Self-Service on the Cell C website and USSD *147#
Can I request someone to send data to me?
Yes, you can request someone send you data by dialling *112*1*CellCPhoneNumber#.
How do I transfer data?
Cell C App:
- Log-in to the app
- Open the main menu
- Select “”Services”
- Select “Send Data”
- Select the bundle you wish to send data from
- Enter the amount of data you wish to send
- Enter the phone number of the person you wish to send the data to
- Select Continue
- Data will be deducted from your balance and sent to the person you have selected
Self-service on the Cell C website:
- Select “Send Data” under “My Bundles”
- Select the bundle you wish to send data from
- Enter the amount of data you wish to send
- Enter the phone number of the person you wish to send the data to
- Select Continue
- Data will be deducted from your balance and sent to the person you have selected
*147# USSD:
- Dial *147# from your phone
- Select 3 “Send Data & Airtime”
- Select 1 “Send Data”
- Enter the phone number of the person you wish to send the data to OR select from your list of beneficiaries
- Select the bundle you wish to send data from
- Enter the amount of data you wish to send
- Confirm the details and click continue
- Data will be deducted from your balance and sent to the person you have selected
Who pays for the data that is sent?
The person who is sharing the data will pay for the data being transferred and their Data bundle will be depleted with the value shared.
Is there a cost to send data?
There is no charge to send data.
Must I have a Data bundle to receive the data?
The receiver of the Data does not need to have a Data bundle.
How many users can I send Data to?
Data can be sent to multiple users.
How much Data bundle can I share?
You can send up to 1GB per month in total
What is the validity of the transferred data?
The data is transferred with the current validity. The person receiving the data can use the Cell C Rollover service should they need to extend the validity of the data they received.
When I am transferred a Data bundle, can I extend my expiry date?
The person receiving the data can use the Cell C Rollover service should they need to extend the validity of the data they received.
When can Data be shared?
Anytime, as long as the Data bundle that it is being shared from is still within it’s validity period.
How many times can I share data?
You can share data up to 3 times per day.
How can I make my Data transferring simple?
You can manage your beneficiaries by adding and deleting beneficiaries when you wish.
