UTL Topowa service enables customers to borrow airtime. “Topowa” translates to “Do not give up”. If you are running low on airtime, just access Topowa by dialing *146#. The borrowed airtime will help the subscriber to make calls & send SMS to UTL and non-UTL numbers, surf the internet, Flexi share with friends & family and they can buy any of the packages available. Here is how you can borrow airtime on Uganda Telecom.
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Requirements to Acess Topowa Services on Uganda Telecom
1. You must be a prepaid subscriber.
2. Must be active on the UTL network.
3. The subscriber should have no outstanding debt.
The amount that can be borrowed | Conditions to be met to qualify to borrow the specified amount |
UGX 500 | Must have been active on the network for 30 days or more, and should have loaded total cumulative airtime worth 12,000/- or more |
UGX 1,000 | Must have been active on the network for 60 days or more, and should have loaded total cumulative airtime worth 15,000/- or more |
UGX 1,500 | Must have been active on the network for 90 days or more, and should have loaded total cumulative airtime worth 18,000/- or more |
UGX 2,000 | Must have been active on the network for 90 days or more, and should have loaded total cumulative airtime worth 20,000/- or more |
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Borrow Airtime on Uganda Telecom
Method 1:
1. Launch phone app.
2. Dial *146# and press Okay.
3. A list of options will appear.
4. Choose airtime amount and press OK.
5. Your request will be confirmed immediately.
Method 2:
1. Open the dialer app.
2. Dial *100# and press OK.
3. Select Topowa from the listed menu.
4. Then follow the prompts.
NOTE: Currently, you can not borrow data directly from UTL. However, you can borrow airtime to buy any preferred data bundle.
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Advance Amount & Charges
For every borrowed airtime amount, the subscriber will need to pay a 10% interest rate, for example, if you borrow UGX 500, your interest rate is UGX 50.
Advance amount | Service Charge |
UGX 500 | UGX 50 |
UGX 1,000 | UGX 100 |
UGX 1,500 | UGX 150 |
UGX 2,000 | UGX 200 |
How to Check Topowa Balance
1. Open the dialer app.
2. Dial *100# then press OK.
3. Select Topowa from the listed menu.
4. Select Check Balance.
5. Your Topowa balance will appear on the screen.
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Key Pointers
1. UTL prepaid customers can borrow airtime regardless of the amount of airtime they have on their line.
2. The borrowed amount is automatically deducted the next time a customer loads airtime or receives airtime from another number via flexi share.
3. A customer may borrow airtime as many times as they wish, so long as she/he fulfills the requirements mentioned.
4. Subscribers can not borrow airtime for other numbers.