How to Stop WASP Subscriptions in South Africa
If your airtime keeps dropping, paid content services may be one reason. Use this guide to check, cancel, and block unwanted WASP charges on your network.
Quick Answer
The fastest way to stop WASP charges is to dial your network subscription code, cancel every active paid service, and enable a content block if available. For most users, this reduces unexpected airtime deductions after confirmation messages are received.
Direct Answer Summary
How to stop WASP subscriptions immediately
Dial your network code below, open subscription management, and cancel all active paid services. Keep the cancellation SMS messages in case you need to dispute ongoing charges later.
How to check if you have active subscriptions
Use the same USSD menu and look for terms like "subscriptions", "content services", or "premium services". If unfamiliar services appear, unsubscribe and monitor your airtime for the next day or two.
Step-by-Step by Network
Vodacom
- Dial *135*997# from your Vodacom SIM.
- Open the subscriptions or content services option.
- Select each active service and unsubscribe.
- If available, turn on a content block for future charges.
MTN
- Dial *155# from your MTN line.
- Go to content services or subscriptions.
- Cancel all listed paid services.
- Apply a block option if your menu shows one.
Telkom
- Dial *180# on your Telkom mobile number.
- Check active subscriptions in the self-service menu.
- Stop each paid service one by one.
- Save confirmation SMS messages as proof.
Cell C
- Dial *133*1# from your Cell C SIM.
- Open subscription management.
- Cancel any active premium services.
- Check your balance over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Why your airtime is disappearing
In many cases, unexpected airtime loss is linked to paid SMS content services. This can happen after tapping a popup, entering a number on a promo page, or accepting a service message without noticing the billing terms.
Airtime can also drop due to background data use. If you want a full check, use our South Africa USSD codes guide and our data drain troubleshooting guide.
What to do if charges continue
1. Repeat the USSD check and confirm no active premium services remain.
2. Contact your network support team and request a paid content block.
3. Share your cancellation SMS records and ask for a charge investigation.
4. If needed, compare your options on our network comparison hub before switching providers.
You can also review your operator page directly for support context: Vodacom, MTN, or Telkom. For page methodology standards, see how we evaluate operator information.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I stop WASP subscriptions?
Dial your network code, open your subscription list, and cancel all paid services. Then enable a content block if your network menu offers one.
Why am I being charged for services I didn’t subscribe to?
This is often linked to premium content sign-ups accepted through a link, popup, or old opt-in flow. Check active services on your network menu, cancel anything unfamiliar, and monitor airtime after cancellation.