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057 area code at a glance
The quick answer, before the sales pitch.
| Area code | 057 |
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| Main centre | Welkom |
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| Province | Free State |
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| Towns covered | Welkom, Odendaalsrus, Virginia, Bothaville |
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| Dialling from abroad | +27 57 — drop the leading 0 |
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| Number type | Geographic landline range (available as VoIP) |
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The Welkom business landscape behind the 057 code
Welkom was built on Free State goldfields. The 057 region combines mining and mining services with the Bothaville maize belt, one of the country's biggest grain districts.
Within the 057 footprint, the commercial activity concentrates around the Welkom CBD, Riebeeckstad and Virginia, plus Bothaville.
A business advertising a 057 number is read by local customers as being part of that
economy rather than a national call centre.
Who typically runs a 057 line
- Gold mining contractors and shaft services
- Grain traders and agricultural machinery dealers around Bothaville
- Engineering workshops and industrial suppliers
- Regional retail, professional and financial services
Connectivity in the 057 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.
Nearby area codes
Serving more than one region? These are the codes next to 057.
051 · Bloemfontein
Plans available with a 057 number
Every Hopetel plan includes a Welkom 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.
057 area code — frequently asked questions
Which province is the 057 area code in?+
The 057 dialling code is in Free State. It covers Welkom, Odendaalsrus, Virginia, Bothaville. Dialled from outside South Africa it is +27 57.
Which towns does the 057 area code cover?+
057 covers Welkom, Odendaalsrus, Virginia, Bothaville. All of these fall within Free State.
Do I need to be in Welkom to get a 057 number?+
No. A Hopetel 057 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 Welkom number regardless of where your team sits.
Can I port my existing 057 number to Hopetel?+
Yes. Number porting costs R250 once-off and typically takes about 3 working days. Your existing 057 number keeps working until the switchover completes.
What is the difference between a 057 and a 051 number?+
Both are geographic South African numbers — 057 signals Welkom and Free State, while 051 signals Bloemfontein. If most of your customers are in and around Welkom, 057 is the one that reads as local to them. Hopetel offers both, and you can hold more than one number.
How much does a 057 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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