About us

Ukutel is a South African telecommunications company on a mission to make communication more affordable and rewarding for everyone — individuals, businesses, and entrepreneurs alike.
Founded by Attie Barnard and Phillip Strydom, our leadership brings together over 25 years of combined experience in software development, FinTech, networking, and business management. Attie is owner of the JNZ Group — a technology company serving over 1,200 clients across Africa — while Phillip’s entrepreneurial career has been built on innovation, strategic thinking, and results-driven leadership.

What we do

Ukutel gives you the power to add another calling tool to bypass expensive GSM airtime. Using our softphone app and proprietary cloud airtime solution, you can make calls over your internet connection at a fraction of the cost of traditional SIM-based calling — no porting, no SIM swap and no monthly fees while you keep your original SIM telephone number.

More than just savings

We believe our clients should share in our success. That’s why Ukutel offers a transparent profit-sharing programme: when you refer others to our products, you earn once-off, recurring, and ad-hoc profits — building a sustainable income stream that grows with your network.
Based in Brackenfell, Western Cape, Ukutel is proudly South African and committed to making smarter, more affordable communication accessible to all.