How to Buy Power Hour Vodacom 2023 – A Complete Guide

Would you like to learn How to Buy Power Hour Vodacom? So, You have come to the right place. In this article, I’ll provide clear and concise instructions on How to Buy Power Hour on Vodacom using a variety of methods. And I will provide you with all the information that is necessary for you.

What is Power Hour Vodacom?

Power Hour Vodacom is a daily promotion that gives you 60 minutes of talk time to any Vodacom number for R8. The promotion Use anytime till 12 p.m. every day.

How much does Power Hour Vodacom cost?

Power Hour Vodacom costs R8 per day. You can buy as many Power Hour bundles as you want, but each bundle is valid for one day only.

Who can use Power Hour?

 the Power Hour bundle on Vodacom is available to the following customers:

  • Prepaid customers

  • Top Up customers

  • uChoose customers (excluding 79c Prepaid price plan) 
Therefore, if you are a prepaid, top-up, or uChoose customer on Vodacom, you can use the Power Hour bundle.

Types of Vodacom Power Hour

Vodacom Power Hour is a prepaid voice bundle that gives you 60 minutes of Vodacom-to-Vodacom calls for a discounted price. There are two types of Power Hour bundles: daily bundles and weekly bundles.

Vodacom Power Hour Daily Bundles

The Vodacom Power Hour Daily Bundle costs R8 (inclusive of VAT) and gives you 60 minutes of Vodacom-to-Vodacom calls that can be used any time of the day. You can purchase as many daily bundles as you want, but the minutes do not roll over to the next day.

Vodacom Power Hour Weekly Bundles

The Vodacom Power Hour Weekly Bundle costs R50 (inclusive of VAT) and gives you 60 minutes of Vodacom-to-Vodacom calls that can be used any time of the day, Monday to Sunday. The bundle is valid for 7 days and the minutes do not roll over to the next week.

How to buy Power Hour Vodacom

There are Four ways to buy Power Hour Vodacom:

  • Using the USSD code
  • Via SMS
  • Using the My Vodacom app 
  • Using the Vodacom website

Buying Vodacom Power Hour using USSD Code

If you want to buy Power Hour using the USSD code, here’s a step-by-step guide:

  1. Open the dial pad on your phone first.
  2. then Dial *135*60#, or if you want power hour + WhatsApp data so, in case dial *135*9#
  3. After dialing *135*60# Press the Call Button and select option 1 or 3, which is “Power Hour”.
  4. Select the day of the week that you want to buy the bundle. For example, if you want to buy a Power Hour bundle for Monday, Select option 1.
  5. Then Select option 1, “Buy”.
  6. Confirm your purchase.

If you find the above steps difficult then you can follow them,

  1. Dial *135# from your Vodacom line.
  2. Select “Buy bundles and services”.
  3. Select “Voice bundles”.
  4. Select “Power Hour”.
  5. Choose the Power Hour bundle you want to buy.
  6. Confirm your purchase.

Note: If you want to buy a bandle for 3 days or a week you can select an option from the menu.

This is the old code “*111#” of Vodacom I don’t know if it works or not the code I told you in the beginning is available on the official website of Vodacom as of today.

How to Check Vodacom Power Hour Balance

You can use the following USSD codes to check your Power Hour balance: Dial *135*789# and select option 2.

  1. Open your phone’s dialer.
  2. Dial *135# and press the call button.
  3. Follow the prompts and select the option to check your balance.
  4. Your balance will be displayed on the screen.

How do I cancel Power Hour on Vodacom?

Here are two ways to cancel the Vodacom Power Hour bundle:

  • Using USSD: Dial *135*10# and follow the prompts.
  • Using My Vodacom app: Open the app, tap on “My bundles”, and select “Power Hour”. Then, tap on “Cancel”.
    Once you have canceled Power Hour Vodacom, you will no longer be able to use the bundle. Any unused minutes will be forfeited.

What if I don’t have enough airtime to buy Power Hour Vodacom?

If you don’t have enough airtime to buy Power Hour Vodacom, you can top up your airtime using a variety of methods, like How To Load Vodacom Airtime OR How To Transfer Airtime On Vodacom

Buy Vodacom Power Hour using Vodacom App

To buy a Vodacom Power Hour bundle using the Vodacom App, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Vodacom App on your smartphone.
  2. Log in to your account.
  3. Click on the “Shop” tab. Under the “Voice” section, select “Power Hour”.
  4. Select “Power Hour” from the list of available plans.
  5. Choose the Power Hour bundle you want to purchase.
  6. Click on the “Buy” button.
  7. Confirm your purchase by clicking on the “Confirm” button.

Alternatively, you can also purchase a Power Hour bundle by dialing the USSD code *135*60# and following the prompts. The cost of the Power Hour bundle will be deducted from your airtime. You’ll then have 60 minutes of talk time to use until midnight.

Note: If you want to buy a bandle for 3 days or a week you can select an option from the menu.

Buy Power Hour Vodacom Using Website

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to buy Power Hour on Vodacom using the website:

  1. Go to the Vodacom website at this link https://www.vodacom.co.za/vodacom/shopping/plans/power-hour.
  2. Scroll down to the “How to buy?” section.
  3. Click on the “Buy now” button.
  4. Enter your Vodacom phone number and click on the “Next” button.
  5. Select the Power Hour bundle you want to purchase.
  6. Click on the “Add to cart” button.
  7. Review your order and click on the “Checkout” button.
  8. Enter your billing information and click on the “Next” button.
  9. Review your order and click on the “Place order” button.
  10. Wait for a confirmation message from Vodacom.

Note: The website may not be the most convenient way to purchase Power Hour on Vodacom. It is recommended to use the USSD code *135*60# on your phone or the Vodacom App for a faster and easier purchase process.

Alternatively, You Can Follow the steps I have written below.

  1. Go to the Vodacom website and log in to your account.
  2. Click on the “Buy bundles” tab.
  3. Under the “Voice” section, select “Power Hour”.
  4. Enter your phone number and click on “Continue”.
  5. Select the number of days you want the bundle to be valid.
  6. Click on the “Buy now” button.
  7. Review your order and click on the “Confirm” button.

Note: If you want to buy a bandle for 3 days or a week you can select an option from the menu.

Buy Power Hour Via SMS

Here are some steps to follow on how to buy Vodacom power hour via SMS:

  1. Open your messaging app.
  2. Compose a new message.
  3. Type the following as the message body: ” POWER “
  4. Send the message to: 31358
  5. You will receive a confirmation message from Vodacom. If the purchase was successful, you will see the following message: Your Power Hour bundle has been activated.
  6. You can now start making calls to Vodacom numbers using your Power Hour bundle.

Why can’t you buy Power Hour?

there are a few reasons why you might not be able to buy Power Hour on Vodacom:

  • Insufficient airtime balance: If your airtime balance is not enough to buy a Power Hour bundle, you won’t be able to complete the transaction.
  • Network capacity and quality: Vodacom sets a limit on the number of Power Hour purchases to ensure network availability and quality.
  • Inactive bundle: If you have an active Power Hour bundle, you won’t be able to purchase another one until the current one expires.
  • Plan restrictions: Some Vodacom plans may not be eligible for Power Hour purchases3.

If you are experiencing issues buying Power Hour, it’s best to check your airtime balance and plan eligibility first. If you still can’t buy it, you can contact Vodacom customer support for assistance.

Which Vodacom Customers can use this bundle?

The Power Hour bundle on Vodacom is available for prepaid customers only. However, there are some restrictions on which prepaid customers can use the bundle. The bundle excludes Contract customers and Community Services SIMs. The Power Hour deal only allows Vodacom to Vodacom (on-net) voice calls with those minutes. Therefore, if you are a prepaid Vodacom customer who is not on a Contract or Community Services SIM, and you want to make Vodacom to Vodacom calls, then you can use the Power Hour bundle.

FAQs 

Q: What Is The Difference Between Power Hour Vodacom And Power Hour + WhatsApp?

A: Power Hour Vodacom gives you 60 minutes of talk time to Vodacom numbers. Power Hour + WhatsApp gives you 60 minutes of talk time to Vodacom numbers and 1GB of WhatsApp data.

Q: How Do I Know If I Have Power Hour Vodacom?

A; You can check your Power Hour Vodacom balance by dialing *135# and following the prompts.

Q: Can I Buy Power Hour Vodacom If I’m Not On A Vodacom Plan?

A: No, you can only buy Power Hour Vodacom if you’re on a Vodacom plan.

Q: What Happens If I Use Up My 60 Minutes Of Talk Time?

A: Once you’ve used up your 60 minutes of talk time, you’ll start paying your normal per-minute rate for calls.

Q: How Long Is Power Hour Vodacom Valid For?

A: Power Hour Vodacom is valid for 24 hours from the time of purchase.

Q: How Do I Buy Voda Power Hour Minutes?

A: There are four ways to buy Voda Power hour minutes:
USSD: Dial *135*9# and follow the prompts.
SMS: Send the word “POWER” to 31358.
My Vodacom app: Open the app, tap on “Buy bundles“, and select “Power Hour“.
Vodacom website: Go to the Vodacom website, log in to your account, and select “Buy bundles“.
The cost of Voda Power hour minutes varies depending on the day of the week.

Can I buy Power Hour for more than a day?

Yes, you can buy Power Hour for more than a day on Vodacom. You can buy a Power Hour bundle for 7 days for R50. This will give you 60 minutes of talk time to Vodacom numbers every day for 7 days.
To buy a Power Hour bundle for 7 days, you can dial *135# or *135*60# from your phone. You can also buy it through the Vodacom App.

Can Power Hour be bought multiple times in a day?

Yes, you can buy Power Hour Vodacom multiple times a day. Each Power Hour bundle costs R8 (inclusive of VAT) and gives you 60 minutes of talk time to Vodacom cellphone numbers. The bundles are valid until midnight, with no carryover. So, if you buy a Power Hour bundle at 10 a.m., you can buy another one at 11 a.m., and so on.

Which code for Vodacom power hour is Correct?

Both USSD codes are correct. You can use either one to buy Power Hour on Vodacom.
*135*9# is the USSD code for the Power Hour + WhatsApp bundle. This bundle includes 60 minutes of talk time and 1GB of WhatsApp data. It costs R11 per day and is valid for 1 day.
*135*60# is the USSD code for the Power Hour bundle. This bundle includes 60 minutes of talk time and is valid for 1 hour. It costs R8 per hour and can be purchased multiple times per day.

Conclusion 

At the beginning of this article, you may have been wondering how to buy Power Hour Vodacom. Now, you know that there are four ways to do it: USSD, SMS, the My Vodacom app, and the Vodacom website.

We’ve also discussed the cost of the Power Hour bundle, its validity period, and its benefits. We’ve also talked about some of the potential drawbacks of this bundle.

I hope this article has been helpful. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Vodacom customer support.

I’m glad that you found this article helpful. I hope you’ll bookmark it or share it with your friends so they can learn how to buy Power Hour Vodacom too.

Thank you for reading!

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  1. I am aware how to buy Vodacom Power hour on my phone, but I wanted to know how to buy Powerhour, to be credited to another person’s phone?

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