South Africa local DID (geographic) phone number requirements
For Gtele.com to supply a South Africa local DID (geographic) phone number, the regulator/operator requires documentation that validates local presence and geographic alignment.
Documentation
Proof of address (in-country)
A South African proof of address is required before a South African geographic phone number can be activated. Acceptable proof of address is a utility bill.
Proof of ID (in-country)
A South African proof of ID is required before a South African local DID phone number can be activated. Acceptable ID is a passport or driver's licence.
Business registration document (in-country)
A South African business registration is required before a South African geographic phone number can be activated.
Geographic eligibility note
For South African local DID phone numbers, the end-user must be located in the same geographic zone as the number.
Lead time
The lead time to deliver a South African geographic phone number is 5 working days from acceptance of validated documents.
Reachability
Reachability issues have been reported when dialling local DID phone numbers from outside South Africa.
Portability
South African geographic phone numbers are portable.
Requirements in summary
Proof of address (in-country) - utility bill
Proof of ID (in-country) - passport or ID
Business registration (in-country)
Eligibility notes
While Gtele.com is committed to taking every measure possible to deliver up-to-date, accurate industry information, we cannot be held liable for any discrepancies that may not be reflected above. Therefore, this resource should only be used as a guideline. For any questions, our team is on standby.