Telkom LTE

Telkom LTE is a best effort service with no minimum service levels offered. Speeds will differ according to the type of connection made. Average speeds within the specified coverage areas range between 10Mbps and 50Mbps. Many factors determine the speed and quality of service which will be achieved such as but not limited to, distance, weather, interference around and within the property.

The service is a monthly billed service which will continue on a month to month basis until cancelled. Cancellations require a minimum calendar months’ notice (promotions may carry additional t’s & c’s) and must be submitted via the Control Panel, cancellations cannot be set on the last 2 days of each month. The service can be set to upgrade or downgrade at any time (except the last 2 days of each month) but the new service will only be effective from the 1st of the following month. The monthly data is referred to as anytime data, free data which can be used between 12am and 7am is referred to as night surfer data. Where applicable anytime data is valid for 60 days from purchase (not exceeding 2 calendar months inclusive of the month of purchase) and the night surfer data is valid for 30 days from purchase (not exceeding the month of purchase). You are able to purchase additional data should your monthly allocations run out. This is a once off purchase which you pay for immediately. Where applicable unused data will only rollover if the service is active and paid up to date. Where applicable unused anytime top up data is valid for 60 days from purchase (not exceeding 2 calendar months inclusive of the month of purchase) and night surfer top up data is valid for 30 days from purchase (not exceeding the month of purchase).

Data is used in the following sequence:

• Anytime data
• Anytime top up data

During Night Surfer Hours 12am to 7am

• Night surfer data
• Anytime data
• Anytime top up data

Data usage information and data balances are provided to The Geek Factory PTY[LTD] once every 24 hours by Telkom. This information will be updated as received and can be viewed in the Control Panel.

This service is a mobile wireless service which can be used anywhere within Telkom LTE Coverage areas. The Geek Factory PTY[LTD] will not provide Support Services when the service is used outside of a coverage area. Clients who proceed with the purchase of the service and are not covered under the Coverage Map at the address they intend to use the service at do so at their own risk, service is in no way guaranteed in areas not displayed on the coverage map.

Services purchased packaged together with a modem must be used in the modem provided, failure to do so may result in the service not working. The make and model of the modem will be determined at Telkom’s discretion.

The modem carries a 1 year Warranty if ordered through The Geek Factory PTY[LTD] together with the Telkom SIM, device warranty claims for the modem will be handled by The Geek Factory PTY[LTD] who will deal directly with the Supplier on the clients behalf.

In line with the Consumer Protection Act, The Geek Factory PTY[LTD] has a 5 business day return policy. Units returned must be returned as shipped (i.e. same cosmetic condition and all shipped packaging, parts and accessories included) to be eligible for refund or exchange. The cost of returning the device is the responsibility of the client and will be charged to the clients account if arranged by The Geek Factory PTY[LTD].

A prorata invoice will be generated on the day of purchase and debited accordingly. On the day of activation, we will allocate a prorata amount of data. We will re-calculate the amount due according to the date of activation and credit the initial prorata invoice generated on the purchase date. Any credit amounts will be used towards the next invoice due and any amounts due will be processed immediately against the default payment method on the profile.

The only payment method that will be accepted for the purchase of this service is Credit Card, please note that any other services already on the profile which the purchase is being made on will automatically update to Credit Card. The SIM/Device will be delivered within 10 business days from the date of order, provided payment has cleared (payment clearance can take up to 5 days). Once delivered please allow up to 72 hours for activation of the service.

The purchase of the Telkom LTE service is subject to RICA and you will be required to provide certain documentation when signing up as well as on delivery of the device/SIM, the requirements will be communicated to you. Clients will provide their RICA documents to the courier on delivery and the documents will be sent to The Geek Factory PTY[LTD], as such please be advised that your personal details will be received by the courier, courier company and The Geek Factory PTY[LTD]. Your personal details will only be used for the purpose of RICA and for no other reason provided it is not required by law. Together with these Terms & Conditions the purchase and use of this service is subject to the Terms & Conditions of Telkom SA SOC Limited which can be found here: http://www.telkom.co.za/about_us/regulatory/terms-and-conditions.shtml

Sim swops will be processed where possible at no charge. The delivery fee for the new sim will however be charged to the clients account.