Cannot make calls to 8.ta from MTN

[FireTelkom]

Help

I cannot make calls to 8.ta numbers from MTN but can call from Vodacom and Telkom. On MTN I get the message: The number does not exist please check the number and dial again.

What can I do?

[cavedog]

That's a strange problem cause I can make calls from MTN to 8.ta numbers without any problems. This would be a problem with MTN then.

[FireTelkom]

I went further and established that the problem exist only in the Krugersdorp area. I get the same message in Rant en Dal as well as in Tarlton, but I am however able to call 8.ta numbers from OR Tambo airport using my MTN sim. It must be sonething on the towers in Krugersdorp that is not upgraded.

[FireTelkom]

MTN fixed the problem and we can now make calls to 8.ta.

[MickeyD]

Slightly OT... have you experienced a tinny sound when calling from a landline (Telkom) to 8ta number. It also echoes horribly. This is NOT while roaming but while on the 8ta network itself.

[FireTelkom]

No not at all.

[MickeyD]

Could be a localised problem. I have reported it to 8ta.