First time buying? It's easy.
No debit card. No contract. Pay with cash at any shop till using a voucher, then enter the PIN here.
Choose your plan and network
Tap 'Buy data now', pick a bundle and select Vodacom, MTN, Cell C or Telkom. Prices start at R50.
Fill in your name and number
Use the cellphone number that must receive the data. Double-check it — the data loads on that exact number.
Buy a voucher with cash
Go to any till at Shoprite, Checkers, USave, Boxer, Pick n Pay, Spar or most garages and ask for an OTT Voucher, 1Voucher or Blu Voucher for the amount of your plan.
Enter the voucher PIN on the payment page
The PIN is the long number printed on your till slip (usually 12 to 16 digits). Type it in and press 'Pay with voucher'.
Save your reference number
After paying you get a reference — tap the copy icon. Use it on the Track page to see your order status at any time.
Wait for 'Activated'
Your order starts as 'Pending activation'. Once we load the data, the status changes and you get a notification.
Where to buy a voucher
Ask the cashier for one of these, for the exact amount of your plan:
Common questions
?Do I need a debit or credit card?
No. Tenda Data never asks for card details. You pay with cash at a shop till and simply enter the voucher PIN on our site.
?Which vouchers can I use?
OTT Voucher, 1Voucher and Blu Voucher. Buy them with cash at almost any supermarket or garage till in South Africa.
?Where do I find the voucher PIN?
It's the long number printed on the till slip you receive when you buy the voucher. Keep the slip safe until your data is activated.
?How long does activation take?
Most orders are activated within minutes. During very busy times it can take a little longer — you'll see the status change on the Track page.
?Do I need an account to buy?
No. You can buy as a guest. Signing in just saves your details and keeps all your orders and notifications in one place.
?I typed the wrong cellphone number — what now?
Message us right away on WhatsApp 064 353 4232 with your reference number and we'll correct it before activation.
?How long is the data valid?
All bundles are valid for 30 days from activation.
?Is my voucher PIN safe?
Yes. The PIN is sent straight to our team for redemption and is never shown publicly on the site.
Still stuck? We'll walk you through it.
Message us on WhatsApp 064 353 4232 — a real person replies.