MTN network suffering mobile data problems – Reports
MTN’s network in South Africa was hit by issues this morning, according to reports.
Down Detector showed that hundreds of down time reports were submitted between 06:00 and 07:00.
Afrihost stated it received reports from users that the Afrihost mobile and MyMTN APN settings were not allowing them to connect to mobile data.
“We are working with our upstream provider to address this as quickly as possible. Affected clients will not be able to use any online services until the issue is resolved,” said Afrihost.
Update: MTN – Intermittent network disruption
“MTN can confirm that it is experiencing an intermittent network disruption across the country which is affecting data services,” said MTN.
“Our engineers are working fervently to restore connectivity. MTN will provide an update progress during the course of the day.”
“MTN apologises unreservedly to its customers for any inconvenience caused.”
Connectivity restored – 09:30
“MTN can confirm that intermittent data connectivity issues experienced this morning have been resolved and mobile data has now been restored.”
“However, some of our enterprise customers are still experiencing connectivity challenges. Our engineers are working hard to bring them back online.”
Update – 11:50
“MTN can confirm that intermittent data connectivity issues experienced this morning have been resolved and all mobile data and Enterprise Business Unit services have been restored.”