(JUBA) – Digitel South Sudan is promoting the use of its digital payment service, Digicash, for customers who wish to buy JEDCO electricity units directly through their mobile phones. The service is being positioned as a faster and more convenient alternative to purchasing electricity tokens through physical outlets, which often involves queuing and manual processing.
Customers can access the service by dialling *290* from a Digitel line. The Digicash platform allows users to select electricity purchase and instantly receive their JEDCO token. Digitel states that the service is aimed at helping households and businesses maintain consistent power access through easier top up of prepaid electricity meters.
Digitel describes the service using the message “Keep your lights on the easy way”, highlighting that the process is designed to be simple and accessible to users regardless of time or location.
The service is promoted as fast, safe and reliable. It supports the purchase of power units from Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO), which distributes power to residential and commercial customers in Juba.
Service Overview
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Utility Supported | JEDCO Electricity Units |
| Payment Channel | Digicash Mobile Payment |
| Access Method | Dial *290# |
| Purpose | Purchase electricity tokens anytime from phone |
| Availability | Nationwide for Digitel customers |
Digitel is promoting Digicash under the slogan “Digitell – Bridging the Digital Divide”, presenting the platform as a tool for improving access to digital financial services in South Sudan. JEDCO uses the phrase “Lighting up South Sudan”, positioning electricity access as a key development factor for homes, businesses and public services.
The Digicash platform has also been highlighted as part of broader efforts in South Sudan to expand digital financial inclusion, reduce reliance on cash and make essential service payments easier for urban and peri urban users.
More information can be accessed through the company’s website at digitelss.com
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