MTN fixed LTE

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kimbo

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Ok so i am with Axxess, been with them for a wile and was on Telkom LTE, but i had some problems with the line and was told by axxess the problem must be on my side because all is good on their side, long story short saved up and bought a new modem (which took a wile because i am on disability sassa) so ya, even after the new modem the problem still persisted. Eventually after maybe a year, i got the Telkom tech here and he tested everything just to find that the cell tower is not broadcasting to me, i am i a blind spot,

So i desided to go with MTN Fixed LTE, i have a ZTE 286 and will connect the new router Cudy LT500 to it and work from there, so i received the sim, put in the Cudy just to see, and it was working perfect, well for about 30min, and they kicked me of the network (which i expected) but for it to work so nice was a bit of a surprise.

Put the sim in the ZTE, nothing, contact Axxess and they tell me it is incompatible, i must buy a new modem, but i got a new modem because you did not believe me the time i told you the problem is not with me WTF do you think, money just grow, I am on sassa i will take me at least 6 months to save for the cheapest compatible modem, this is border line discriminating, just because i cant afford a fancy modem i can not have nice internet

Telkom is a no go
Vodacom wants a contract
MTN (well ya)
no fibre here in the gobs
What is my other options
 
Cell C Prepaid Home Connects Flexi - 50+50GB for R209 (14 day expiry). You can extend the expiry date for as long as you like if you roll it over 5 days before the bundle is due to expire. Should work on any router or cell phone and you can transfer 1GB per month to another Cell C SIM card if necessary.

You can test out the service if you RICA a Cell C SIM card and purchase a small bundle before spending R209.
 
I've been on axxess MTN 5G for over a year now and am happy with the performance.

These are the MTN approved routers:
  • BROVI 5G CPE 5 H155-381
  • BROVI 5G H155-382
  • BROVI 5G H352-381
  • HUAWEI 5G CPE PRO 2
  • HUAWEI 5G-SIC-100
  • NOKIA FastMile 5G Gateway 3.2
  • TOZED ZLT X100 PRO
  • TOZED ZLT X20
  • TP-LINK NX510v
  • ZTE 5G CPE MC801A
  • ZTE G5B
  • ZTE G5C
  • ZTE G5TS
  • ZTE MC888 5G
  • ZTE MC888D 5G (I have this one)
  • ZTE MC889 5G
 

MTN South Africa

www.mtn.co.za www.mtn.co.za

The MyMTN Home uncapped plans are only compatible with wireless LTE advanced standard (Category 6) routers and above.

Approved LTE (4G) routers:

ZTE MF286R <--- i have this one
ZTE MF286C1
ZTE Mf286C3
Huawei B612-233
Huawei B61S8 22D
Huawei B525S - 65A
Huawei B612S-25D
ZTE MF296C
Tozed ZLT S50

Approved 5G routers:

ZTE MC801A
Huawei 5G CPE Pro2
Tozed X100 Pro
Tozed ZLT X20
Huawei H155-382
 
kimbo said:
Ok so i am with Axxess, been with them for a wile and was on Telkom LTE, but i had some problems with the line and was told by axxess the problem must be on my side because all is good on their side, long story short saved up and bought a new modem (which took a wile because i am on disability sassa) so ya, even after the new modem the problem still persisted. Eventually after maybe a year, i got the Telkom tech here and he tested everything just to find that the cell tower is not broadcasting to me, i am i a blind spot,

So i desided to go with MTN Fixed LTE, i have a ZTE 286 and will connect the new router Cudy LT500 to it and work from there, so i received the sim, put in the Cudy just to see, and it was working perfect, well for about 30min, and they kicked me of the network (which i expected) but for it to work so nice was a bit of a surprise.

Put the sim in the ZTE, nothing, contact Axxess and they tell me it is incompatible, i must buy a new modem, but i got a new modem because you did not believe me the time i told you the problem is not with me WTF do you think, money just grow, I am on sassa i will take me at least 6 months to save for the cheapest compatible modem, this is border line discriminating, just because i cant afford a fancy modem i can not have nice internet

Telkom is a no go
Vodacom wants a contract
MTN (well ya)
no fibre here in the gobs
What is my other options
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We're sincerely sorry to hear about the experience you've had with our services.

We can confirm that the ZTE MF286R router model is compatible with our MTN LTE service, and you should be able to use it without any problems. The fact that you were able to connect successfully with your Cudy router indicates that the APN settings are correct and not the source of the issue.

To help us investigate further, please send us your Axxess account number in a direct message. Once we have that, we will escalate your case to a senior technical member of our staff who will take ownership of your issue and work with you to find a resolution.

Thank you for your patience.
 
Guys I need some help please, as most know I am in a wheelchair and on sassa so money is not on my side
Captain Axxess is trying to help me but it looks like the ZTE 286 is not working, it works for about a hour and then the network boots me.
I have an online job lined up but I need a good stable Internet, hence moving from Telkom to MTN, I don't have fibre option.
Is there anyone that can help me with a secondhand router that can work on the MTN network, please this job is slipping away from me
 
Jake45 said:
Cell C Prepaid Home Connects Flexi - 50+50GB for R209 (14 day expiry). You can extend the expiry date for as long as you like if you roll it over 5 days before the bundle is due to expire. Should work on any router or cell phone and you can transfer 1GB per month to another Cell C SIM card if necessary.

You can test out the service if you RICA a Cell C SIM card and purchase a small bundle before spending R209.
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How does the rollover work? Do you need to load airtime or buy another bundle?
 
wallace1 said:
How does the rollover work? Do you need to load airtime or buy another bundle?
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No, you just need to select the bundle and confirm the new expiry date <= 5 days before the bundle is going to expire.

You can either do this via the app which is the simplest method or you can use the USSD menu and search for Bundle Rollover. If you don't confirm a new rollover date you will lose any unused data on the current expiry date.

To access bundle rollover from the USSD menu, enter *147# and choose Option 7, My Account followed by Option 5, Data Usage & Rollover. I think you can only purchase the 50+50GB bundle from the USSD menu of an HCF configured SIM - *147# Option 1, Buy followed by Option 2, Data Only and Option 3, 100GB @R209 (14 day).
 
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Jake45 said:
No, you just need to select the bundle and confirm the new expiry date <= 5 days before the bundle is going to expire.

You can either do this via the app which is the simplest method or you can use the USSD menu and search for Bundle Rollover. If you don't confirm a new rollover date you will lose any unused data on the current expiry date.

To access bundle rollover from the USSD menu, enter *147# and choose Option 7, My Account followed by Option 5, Data Usage & Rollover. I think you can only purchase the 50+50GB bundle from the USSD menu of an HCF configured SIM - *147# Option 1, Buy followed by Option 2, Data Only and Option 3, 100GB @R209 (14 day).
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Thanks for the info. Actually is an amazing offer
 
kimbo said:
Ok so i am with Axxess, been with them for a wile and was on Telkom LTE, but i had some problems with the line and was told by axxess the problem must be on my side because all is good on their side, long story short saved up and bought a new modem (which took a wile because i am on disability sassa) so ya, even after the new modem the problem still persisted. Eventually after maybe a year, i got the Telkom tech here and he tested everything just to find that the cell tower is not broadcasting to me, i am i a blind spot,

So i desided to go with MTN Fixed LTE, i have a ZTE 286 and will connect the new router Cudy LT500 to it and work from there, so i received the sim, put in the Cudy just to see, and it was working perfect, well for about 30min, and they kicked me of the network (which i expected) but for it to work so nice was a bit of a surprise.

Put the sim in the ZTE, nothing, contact Axxess and they tell me it is incompatible, i must buy a new modem, but i got a new modem because you did not believe me the time i told you the problem is not with me WTF do you think, money just grow, I am on sassa i will take me at least 6 months to save for the cheapest compatible modem, this is border line discriminating, just because i cant afford a fancy modem i can not have nice internet

Telkom is a no go
Vodacom wants a contract
MTN (well ya)
no fibre here in the gobs
What is my other options
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On the flip side, I was with Mtn fixed Lte via Axxess but had many issues with connectivity/speed etc. Moved to Telkom Lte and it's much better.
 
kimbo said:
Guys I need some help please, as most know I am in a wheelchair and on sassa so money is not on my side
Captain Axxess is trying to help me but it looks like the ZTE 286 is not working, it works for about a hour and then the network boots me.
I have an online job lined up but I need a good stable Internet, hence moving from Telkom to MTN, I don't have fibre option.
Is there anyone that can help me with a secondhand router that can work on the MTN network, please this job is slipping away from me
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Hey man, check you inbox. I have a spare TP-Link MR600 5.0
 
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