Have you ever been in a situation where you need to contact someone urgently, but you have no airtime or data on your phone? Don’t worry, Vodacom has a solution for you. You can use the Vodacom Please Call Me service to send a free SMS to any other Vodacom user, asking them to call you back.
In this blog post, we will show you how to send a Vodacom Please Call Me message, how to customize it, how to block it, and answer some frequently asked questions about this service.
What is Vodacom Please Call Me?
Vodacom Please Call Me is a service that allows Vodacom users to send a free SMS to another Vodacom customer, requesting them to call back. The SMS typically says something like “Please Call Me. Thank you”.
This service can be very useful in situations where you have run out of airtime or data, or you are unable to make a call, but you still need to get in touch with someone. For example, you may need to ask for help, confirm an appointment, or share some important news.
Vodacom Please Call Me was invented by Nkosana Makate in 2001, when he was working as a trainee accountant at Vodacom. He came up with the idea after his girlfriend ran out of airtime and could not call him. He pitched the idea to his boss, who liked it and implemented it.
Since then, Vodacom Please Call Me has become one of the most popular services in South Africa, with millions of users sending and receiving these messages every day. However, Makate and Vodacom have been involved in a long legal battle over the compensation for his invention, which is still ongoing. His outstanding feature in the world of telecommunications has remained unawarded so far.
How to Send a Vodacom Please Call Me Message
Sending a Vodacom Please Call Me message is very easy and quick. All you need to do is follow these steps:
- Dial *140# followed by the recipient’s phone number. For example, *140*0821234567#.
- Press the call button.
- The recipient will receive an SMS stating that you are asking for a call back.
You can send up to 10 Vodacom Please Call Me messages per day, to any Vodacom number, at no cost. You can also send these messages to other networks, but they may charge you a fee.
How to Customize a Vodacom Please Call Me Message
If you want to make your Vodacom Please Call Me message more personal or specific, you can customize it with your name or a short message. You can do this once per day, and it will apply to all the messages you send that day. Here’s how to customize your Vodacom Please Call Me message:
- Dial *140# and press the call button.
- Select option 2: “Change Please Call Me name”.
- Enter your name or message, up to 10 characters, and press OK.
- You will receive a confirmation SMS that your name or message has been changed.
Now, when you send a Vodacom Please Call Me message, it will include your name or message at the end. For example, “Please Call Me. John” or “Please Call Me. Urgent”.
How to Block a Vodacom Please Call Me Message
If you are receiving unwanted or annoying Vodacom Please Call Me messages from someone, you can block them from sending you these messages. You can do this by following these steps:
- Dial *140# and press the call button.
- Select option 3: “Block Please Call Me”.
- Enter the phone number you want to block and press OK.
- You will receive a confirmation SMS that the number has been blocked.
You can block up to 10 numbers from sending you Vodacom Please Call Me messages. If you want to unblock a number, you can do so by following the same steps and selecting option 4: “Unblock Please Call Me”.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vodacom Please Call Me
Here are some of the most common questions and answers about Vodacom Please Call Me:
What is the Vodacom Please Call Me code?
The Vodacom Please Call Me code is *140# followed by the recipient’s phone number. For example, *140*0821234567#.
How many Vodacom Please Call Me messages can I send per day?
You can send up to 10 Vodacom Please Call Me messages per day, to any Vodacom number, for free.
Can I send a Vodacom Please Call Me message to other networks?
Yes, you can send a Vodacom Please Call Me message to other networks, but they may charge you a fee.
How can I change my Vodacom Please Call Me name or message?
You can change your Vodacom Please Call Me name or message once per day, by dialing *140# and selecting option 2. You can enter up to 10 characters for your name or message.
How can I block or unblock a Vodacom Please Call Me number?
You can block or unblock up to 10 numbers from sending you Vodacom Please Call Me messages, by dialing *140# and selecting option 3 or 4.
Who invented the Vodacom Please Call Me service?
The Vodacom Please Call Me service was invented by Nkosana Makate in 2001, when he was working as a trainee accountant at Vodacom. He is still fighting for his compensation from Vodacom.
Conclusion
We hope this blog post has been helpful for you to learn how to send a Vodacom Please Call Me message, and how to use this service effectively. If you have any questions or issues with your Vodacom service, you can contact their customer care number at 135, or visit their website at www.vodacom.co.za.
