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26 February 2005

allAfrica.com: South Africa: Phone in for Free Electricity - A pilot project using a customer generated SMS (via their mobile phone) to enable an electricity allowance. The customer sends their meter number to Eskom via SMS, receives a unique 20 digit number in a response. This number is then entered into the meter to enable access to their electricity. This approach avoids the need for customers to visit the provider's offices - a benefit in remote areas.

Link: Eskom electrification projects and associated prepayment developments - Links explaining current projects and FAQ

Tags: Billing, Prepaid, Utilities