018 area code at a glance
The quick answer, before the sales pitch.
| Area code | 018 |
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| Main centre | Mahikeng |
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| Province | North West |
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| Towns covered | Mahikeng, Klerksdorp, Potchefstroom, Lichtenburg, Vryburg |
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| Dialling from abroad | +27 18 — drop the leading 0 |
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| Number type | Geographic landline range (available as VoIP) |
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The Mahikeng business landscape behind the 018 code
The 018 region covers Mahikeng's provincial administration alongside the Klerksdorp and Potchefstroom commercial centres and the Vryburg agricultural district.
Within the 018 footprint, the commercial activity concentrates around Mmabatho and the Mahikeng CBD, plus Klerksdorp, Potchefstroom and Vryburg.
A business advertising a 018 number is read by local customers as being part of that
economy rather than a national call centre.
Who typically runs a 018 line
- Provincial government suppliers and professional services
- Maize, sunflower and cattle farming operations
- Gold mining services around Klerksdorp and Orkney
- Student accommodation, retail and services around the university
Connectivity in the 018 area
Fibre reaches most of the built-up commercial areas in this region, with fixed-LTE a common and workable alternative on the outskirts. Either handles a VoIP line comfortably.
Plans available with a 018 number
Every Hopetel plan includes a Mahikeng area-code number and SIP credentials.
Starter — R250/mo
150 minutes, SIP credentials, call forwarding. Ideal for sole traders.
Business — R410/mo
500 minutes, priority support. Our most popular plan.
Pro — R550/mo
1 000 minutes, priority support. Built for high call volume.
018 area code — frequently asked questions
Which province is the 018 area code in?+
The 018 dialling code is in North West. It covers Mahikeng, Klerksdorp, Potchefstroom, Lichtenburg, Vryburg. Dialled from outside South Africa it is +27 18.
Which towns does the 018 area code cover?+
018 covers Mahikeng, Klerksdorp, Potchefstroom, Lichtenburg, Vryburg. All of these fall within North West.
Do I need to be in Mahikeng to get a 018 number?+
No. A Hopetel 018 number is a VoIP line, so you can answer it from anywhere with an internet connection — a softphone app on your phone or laptop, or a desk phone. Your customers see a local Mahikeng number regardless of where your team sits.
Can I port my existing 018 number to Hopetel?+
Yes. Number porting costs R250 once-off and typically takes about 3 working days. Your existing 018 number keeps working until the switchover completes.
What is the difference between a 018 and a 014 number?+
Both are geographic South African numbers — 018 signals Mahikeng and North West, while 014 signals Rustenburg. If most of your customers are in and around Mahikeng, 018 is the one that reads as local to them. Hopetel offers both, and you can hold more than one number.
How much does a 018 business number cost?+
Plans start at R250/month for the Starter line (150 minutes), R410/month for Business (500 minutes) and R550/month for Pro (1 000 minutes). All are month-to-month with no lock-in contract, and every plan includes SIP credentials.
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