Airtime and data
Recharge the right network
Send airtime and data to Vodacom, MTN, Cell C and Telkom numbers. Network confirmation helps reduce failed or misrouted prepaid recharges, especially where numbers have ported.
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Check which network a number is on
Enter a South African mobile number to check its current network before sending airtime or data. The result helps you choose the right network-specific product, even when the number has been ported.
For bulk recharge teams
Use the public lookup here for quick checks, or connect the Network Lookup API when you need this inside your own workflow.
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Check a South African mobile number
Use a mobile number that starts with 0, for example 0812345678.
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A network lookup is usually the first step, not the whole workflow
This public tool is useful for a quick South African mobile network check. When you register for a free SIMcloud account, the same kind of lookup fits into the rest of the recharge, messaging and reporting work your team already needs to do.
Logged-in users can run network lookups from inside the SIMcloud dashboard, alongside bulk tools and saved account history, so repeat checks are smoother than coming back to the public form every time.
Bulk workflows
Upload, check and recharge lists
SIMcloud supports bulk recharge workflows for teams that manage customer rewards, staff allowances, dealer incentives, campaigns and operational prepaid spend.
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Message customers from the same account
Send bulk SMS campaigns, customer notices and transactional messages from SIMcloud instead of jumping between prepaid and messaging tools.
Explore bulk SMSElectricity and vouchers
More than mobile top-ups
Buy prepaid electricity, manage meter activity, and use value-added services such as digital vouchers and gift voucher products from one SIMcloud wallet.
View prepaid electricityWhy register?
A free account gives you a cleaner way to manage prepaid work
Dashboard access
Use logged-in network lookup tools, recharge history, account balances and reports without treating every check like a once-off visit.
Bulk and API options
Move from a single lookup to CSV uploads, API integration, MCP tools and repeatable prepaid workflows when your volume grows.
One prepaid wallet
Manage airtime, data, SMS, electricity and vouchers in one account instead of splitting spend across separate suppliers.
Useful reporting
Track what was sent, when it was sent, who requested it and how much was spent, with records that are easier to reconcile later.
Network lookup FAQ
Questions people ask before using SIMcloud
What is a network lookup?
A network lookup checks which South African mobile network a number currently belongs to. This matters because a number may have been ported from one network to another.
Why check a network before sending airtime or data?
Airtime and data products are network-specific. Confirming the network first helps you choose the right product before you recharge a customer, staff member or campaign list.
Can I use network lookups after registering?
Yes. A free SIMcloud account gives you access to logged-in tools, including network lookups from inside the dashboard, so regular checks fit into your account workflow.
What else can SIMcloud do?
SIMcloud supports prepaid airtime, data, bulk SMS, prepaid electricity, value-added services, vouchers, reporting, API access and AI-tool integration for South African prepaid workflows.