MWeb blocking MTN VoWiFi connectivity

3Gee said:
Confirm if your MTN / MWEB combo WiFi calling is working.
Received a call today indicating that it should be working for everyone within the next 24hrs

Mine is working 100%
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This is quite a noteworthy event. After updating my phone to iOS 17.02, MTN VoWiFi started working on my device. Interestingly, my wife's phone isn't able to activate MTN VoWiFi. I have checked the settings on both devices and they are the same. I am stumped.
 
grantduke said:
Contemplating paying up my contract with them, and moving to MTN.

VoWiFi
5G
eSims
Cheap data from Afrihost
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If VoWiFi is a crucial feature for you, I recommend considering Vodacom, as it offers better and more consistent performance. You could use Vodacom as your primary line and get an eSIM. Then, simply use an MTN SIM with Afrihost for data.
 
Moepa said:
This is quite a noteworthy event. After updating my phone to iOS 17.02, MTN VoWiFi started working on my device. Interestingly, my wife's phone isn't able to activate MTN VoWiFi. I have checked the settings on both devices and they are the same. I am stumped.
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17.02 did not enable VoWiFi. Its just a coincidence, MTN loaded all the IP tables for Wifi calling to work yesterday.
Double check the settings on your wifes phone.
 
3Gee said:
17.02 did not enable VoWiFi. Its just a coincidence, MTN loaded all the IP tables for Wifi calling to work yesterday.
Double check the settings on your wifes phone.
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I spoke too soon; I had to reboot my router, and now I can't see the MTN WiFi network anymore.
 
Moepa said:
I spoke too soon; I had to reboot my router, and now I can't see the MTN WiFi network anymore.
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How often does your DHCP renew ?
Wait a few hours then try flight mode , if MTN WiFi pops up and disappears after a few seconds , MTN is back to its old tricks and is blocking your IP address
 
3Gee said:
How often does your DHCP renew ?
Wait a few hours then try flight mode , if MTN WiFi pops up and disappears after a few seconds , MTN is back to its old tricks and is blocking your IP address
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Typically, this occurs only when I restart the ONT.
 
3Gee said:
How often does your DHCP renew ?
Wait a few hours then try flight mode , if MTN WiFi pops up and disappears after a few seconds , MTN is back to its old tricks and is blocking your IP address
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I attempted to activate flight mode and then turn it off, just as you suggested. As you mentioned, the MTN WiFi briefly appears for a moment and then vanishes.
 
Moepa said:
I attempted to activate flight mode and then turn it off, just as you suggested. As you mentioned, the MTN WiFi briefly appears for a moment and then vanishes.
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Your IP is definitely being blacklisted. I would suggest you contact MWEB and have them reach out to MTN's Networking department
 
Please someone get in touch with them.
All metrofibre IPs need to be added to the white list
 
It might be another coincidence. One of the factors that allowed MTN Wi-Fi is after I added a Vodacom eSIM into a dual setup and set it as the primary mobile data SIM.
I also find that when vodacom’s wifi calling is activated, mtn’s activates as well
 
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Moepa said:
It might be another coincidence. One of the factors that allowed MTN Wi-Fi is after I added a Vodacom eSIM into a dual setup and set it as the primary mobile data SIM.
I also find that when vodacom’s wifi calling is activated, mtn’s activates as well
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I have the same setup , however not the same experience. The Vodacom eSim would only register to WiFi.
The MTN eSim would connect to WiFi then drop out after a few seconds.
 
Moepa said:
I attempted to activate flight mode and then turn it off, just as you suggested. As you mentioned, the MTN WiFi briefly appears for a moment and then vanishes.
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Drop ICASA a complaint. They will respond.
 
Moepa said:
It might be another coincidence. One of the factors that allowed MTN Wi-Fi is after I added a Vodacom eSIM into a dual setup and set it as the primary mobile data SIM.
I also find that when vodacom’s wifi calling is activated, mtn’s activates as well
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In some cases, the MTN Wi-Fi only activates when the Vodacom eSIM is set to use mobile data. Its a hit and miss. I am planning to migrate to afrihost in December, hopefully it will work with linklayer as backbone
 
Moepa said:
In some cases, the MTN Wi-Fi only activates when the Vodacom eSIM is set to use mobile data. Its a hit and miss. I am planning to migrate to afrihost in December, hopefully it will work with linklayer as backbone
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It was confirmed that MTN WiFi calling works on Afrihost in another thread so should be good
 
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