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Notice history
Feb 2026
- PlannedFebruary 05, 2026 at 1:00 AMPlannedFebruary 05, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel technicians will be conducting Pro-Active maintenance on our infrastructure which will affect the Blouberg, Kensington and Melkbos Nodes.
Maintenance window:
Planned Start Date/Time: 05/02/2026 03:00 SAST
Planned End Date/Time: 05/02/2026 05:00 SAST
AFFECTED NODES:
- Blouberg
- Kensington
- Melkbos
Impact:
Customers can expect no impact to services.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- PlannedFebruary 03, 2026 at 10:00 PMPlannedFebruary 03, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Dear ISP Partner
Octotel technicians will be conducting scheduled maintenance on our infrastructure which will affect the George Node.
Please see maintenance information below:
Planned Start Date/Time: 04/02/2026 00:00 PM SAST
Planned End Date/Time: 04/02/2026 05:00 AM SAST
Scope of work:
The maintenance is to ensure optimal connectivity in the area and to ensure all customers connections are within spec to guarantee a stable connection.
Affected areas :
BallotsviewBorcherds
Conville
Dellville Park
Levallia
New Dawn City
Pacaltsdorp
Pacaltsdorp North
Parkdene
Protea Park
Reiger Park
Rosedale
Sea View
If a customer loses connectivity between the maintenance window it is the result of the scheduled maintenance.
Our Engineers will be on site to ensure the maintenance is kept to an absolute minimum.
If you have any queries regarding this maintenance please reach out to us on 087 470 0800 or email us at support@octotel.co.za
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
Jan 2026
- ResolvedResolved
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers have completed the fibre repairs works. Please have those customers still offline reboot their ONT and routers and retest the connection.
Octotel sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates your patience during the repair process.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- MonitoringMonitoring
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers are still in progress with the fibre resplicing to restore connectivity to those affected customers. Certain customer connections have been restored.
ETR for complete restoration: +- 1 hour
Further updates to follow as our team makes progress.
Kind Regards
Octotel Noc
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- UpdateUpdate
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers have commenced with the fibre resplicing to restore connectivity to those affected customers.
ETR for complete restoration: ±3hrs
Further updates to follow as our team makes progress.
Kind Regards,
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- IdentifiedIdentified
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel's engineers are currently on-site, assessing the damage across our fibre infrastructure. Once all the damage is pinpointed, we'll provide an estimated ETR for the full restoration process.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- UpdateUpdate
Dear ISP Partner,
We are observing an issue affecting services in Grabouw
Affected Roads below:
Adam Street
Basil Street
Bay Road
Bay Way
Bos Street
Caraway Street
Caraway Street East
Caraway Street West
Dill Street
Eve Street
Golden Delicious Street
Granny Smith Road
Granny Smith Street
Granny Smith West Street
Handskop Road
Handskop Way
Krom Street
Loop Street
Mint Close
Mint Crescent
Mint Street
Mint Way
Nutmeg Street
Ou Kaapse Road
Ou Kaapse Way
Park Street
Pine Street
Rosemary Street
Sage Street
Savory Street
Short Street
Starking Avenue
Steenbras Street
Thyme Street
Vansteer Road
Voorbrand Road
Voorbrand Way
Voorbhandweg
Wemmershoek Road
Octotel's engineers are currently on-site, assessing the damage across our fibre infrastructure. Once all the damage is pinpointed, we'll provide an estimated ETR for the full restoration process.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- InvestigatingInvestigating
Dear ISP Partner,
We are observing an issue affecting services in the Grabouw Area
Engineers are investigating.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- ResolvedResolved
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers have completed the fibre repairs works. Please have those customers still offline reboot their ONT and routers and retest the connection.
Octotel sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates your patience during the repair process.
Regards,Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- MonitoringMonitoring
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers are still in progress with the fibre resplicing to restore connectivity to those affected customers. Certain customer connections have been restored.
ETR for complete restoration: +- 1 hour
Further updates to follow as our team makes progress.
Kind Regards
Octotel Noc
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- IdentifiedIdentified
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers have commenced with the fibre resplicing to restore connectivity to those affected customers.
ETR for complete restoration: ±4hrs
Further updates to follow as our team makes progress.
Kind Regards,
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- InvestigatingInvestigating
Dear ISP Partner,
We are observing an issue affecting services in Cape Gate (Kuilsriver Area)
Affected Roads below:
Hawke Road
Gourley Road
De Hulk Way
Laurimer Road
Dyke Road
Fairview Road
Willow Way
Childrens Walk
Hillcrest Road
Kingfisher Road
Van Riebeeck Road
Stasie Road
Buketraube Street
Way Street
Harnwood Road
Octotel's engineers are currently on-site, assessing the damage across our fibre infrastructure. Once all the damage is pinpointed, we'll provide an estimated ETR for the full restoration process.Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- ResolvedResolved
Dear ISP Partner,
The incident has been resolved, and we are observing that services remain stable.
We do not anticipate any further service disruption.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 087 470 0800 - MonitoringMonitoring
Dear ISP Partner,
We are observing that the primary path has been restored.
Our engineers will continue to monitor the link closely to ensure ongoing stability.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 087 470 0800 - IdentifiedIdentified
Dear ISP Partner,
Technicians have identified a fibre break on the primary path. Technicians are currently preparing to float new cable to complete permanent repairs.
Currently no ETR available.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 087 470 0800 - InvestigatingInvestigating
Dear ISP Partner,
We are currently experiencing a primary backhaul route failure affecting services on the Strand aggregation node.
Customer traffic has been rerouted onto a secondary path. While services remain operational, this may result degraded performance until the primary route is fully restored.
Engineers are actively investigating and working to resolve the issue.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 087 470 0800
- CompletedJanuary 29, 2026 at 3:00 AMCompletedJanuary 29, 2026 at 3:00 AMMaintenance has completed successfully
- In progressJanuary 29, 2026 at 1:00 AMIn progressJanuary 29, 2026 at 1:00 AMMaintenance is now in progress
- PlannedJanuary 29, 2026 at 1:00 AMPlannedJanuary 29, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel Engineers will be performing scheduled maintenance on the Blouberg and Kensington nodes to improve the capacity and resilience of the Octotel network
Maintenance window:
Planned Start Date/Time: 29/01/2026 03:00 SAST
Planned End Date/Time: 29/01/2026 05:00 SASTAFFECTED NODES: Blouberg and Kensington
Impact:
Customers can expect intermittent to no connectivity for brief periods during the maintenance window.
If you have any queries regarding this maintenance, please reach out to us on 087 470 0800 or email us at support@octotel.co.za
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- ResolvedResolved
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers have completed the fibre repairs works. Please have those customers still offline reboot their ONT and routers and retest the connection.
Octotel sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates your patience during the repair process.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- MonitoringMonitoring
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers have restored most of the affected customer links. Teams have deferred the restoration of the last few links to tomorrow morning.
Octotel sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates your patience during the repair process.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- IdentifiedIdentified
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers are still in progress with the fibre resplicing to restore connectivity to those affected customers. Certain customer connections have been restored. Due to further damage found in the process of repair, the etr has been extended.
ETR for complete restoration: ±3 hours
Further updates to follow as our team makes progress.
Kind Regards,
Octotel Noc
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- MonitoringMonitoring
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers are still in progress with the fibre resplicing to restore connectivity to those affected customers. Certain customer connections have been restored.
ETR for complete restoration: ±3 hours
Further updates to follow as our team makes progress.
Kind Regards,
Octotel Noc
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- UpdateUpdate
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers have commenced with the fibre resplicing to restore connectivity to those affected customers.
ETR for complete restoration: ±5hrs
Further updates to follow as our team makes progress.Kind Regards,
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- IdentifiedIdentified
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel's engineers are currently on-site, assessing the damage across our fibre infrastructure. Once all the damage is pinpointed, we'll provide an estimated ETR for the full restoration process.Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- UpdateUpdate
Dear ISP Partner.
We are observing an issue affecting certain customers in George.
Affected roads are listed below:
Apollo StreetBakmakierie Street
Dikkop Street
Fern Street
Kanfer Street
Koestertjie Close
Kremetart Slot
Loerie Crescent
Maroela Close
Marigold Street
Mission Street
North Street
Pansy Close
Pikkewyn Crescent
Plantation Street
Primrose Street
Protea Road
Ranonkel Close
Rissie Close
Roosmaryn Close
Rosedale Main Road
Sewejaartjie Close
Soetdoring Close
Suikerbekkie Close
Valk Crescent
Valksingel
Voelnesvaring Drive
Technicians are on site investigating further.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- InvestigatingInvestigating
Dear ISP Partner,
We are observing an issue affecting services in the George Area
Engineers are investigating.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
Dec 2025
- ResolvedResolvedThis incident has been resolved.
- MonitoringMonitoring
Dear ISP Partner,
We are observing services for Lakeside restored at the moment.
Engineers are monitoring for stability.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800 - InvestigatingInvestigating
Dear ISP Partner,
We are observing an issue affecting certain customers in Lakeside.
Technicians are en route to site to investigate. ETA 1 hour.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- ResolvedResolved
Dear ISP Partner,
We are observing services for Strand have restored and are testing stable.
We anticipate no further service disruptions.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800 - UpdateUpdate
Dear ISP Partner,
We are observing services have restored.
Engineers are monitoring for stability.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
- MonitoringMonitoring
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel technicians are currently busy with the repair work at the affected location.
An ETR of ~1 hour has been provided.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
- UpdateUpdate
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel technicians have located the source of the break and have started repair work.
No ETR is available as yet.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800 - IdentifiedIdentified
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel technicians have identified a disconnect and are en route to investigate.
No ETR is available as yet.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800 - InvestigatingInvestigating
Dear ISP Partner,
We are observing an issue affecting services for the Strand aggregation node.
Customers may experience degraded performance.
Engineers are currently investigating.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- ResolvedResolved
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers have completed the fibre repairs works. Please have those customers still offline reboot their ONT and routers and retest the connection.
Octotel sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates your patience during the repair process.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- UpdateUpdate
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers are still in progress with the fibre resplicing to restore connectivity to those affected customers. Certain customer connections have been restored.
Further updates to follow as our team makes progress.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800 - UpdateUpdate
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers have commenced with the fibre resplicing to restore connectivity to those affected customers listed in the following roads:
Forrest Road
Cannon Road
Manchester Road
Liverpool Road
Leeds Road
Johannesburg Road
Pretoria Street
Old Main Road
Pultenay Road
Royal Avenue
Station Street
ETR for complete restoration: +- 2 hours
Further updates to follow as our team makes progress.
Kind Regards
Octotel Noc
- IdentifiedIdentified
Dear ISP Partner
Octotel's engineers are currently on-site, assessing the damage across our fibre infrastructure. Once all the damage is pinpointed, We'll provide an estimated ETR for the full restoration process.
Our engineers are prioritizing the repair of our backhaul link servicing the Strand node as communicated by our NOC team
Further updates to follow.
Kind Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- InvestigatingInvestigating
Dear ISP Partner,
We are observing an issue affecting certain customers in the Strand area.
Roads affected:
Forrest Road
Cannon Road
Manchester Road
Liverpool Road
Leeds Road
Johannesburg Road
Pretoria Street
Old Main Road
Pultenay Road
Royal Avenue
Station Street
Technicians are currently investigating.
Kindly await further updates.
Kind Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- ResolvedResolved
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers have completed the fibre repairs works. Please have those customers still offline reboot their ONT and routers and retest the connection.
Octotel sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates your patience during the repair process.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- UpdateUpdate
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers are still in progress with the fibre resplicing to restore connectivity to those affected customers. Certain customer connections have been restored.
Further updates to follow as our team makes progress.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800 - IdentifiedIdentified
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers have commenced with the fibre resplicing to restore connectivity to those affected customers.
ETR for complete restoration: ± 4 Hours
Further updates to follow as our team makes progress.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800 - UpdateUpdate
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel's engineers are currently on-site, assessing the damage across our fibre infrastructure. Once all the damage is pinpointed, We'll provide an estimated ETR for the full restoration process.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800 - UpdateUpdate
Dear ISP Partner,
We are observing an issue affecting certain customers in the Strand, Lwandle area.
Affected roads are listed below:
Hela Street
Kaya Street
Kwezi Street
Linda Street
Kuth Street
Krele Street
Khuthu Street
Kulungile Street
Vukayi Street
Yoto Street
Clarkson Street
Nobuhle Street
Nonkqubela Street
Khanyiso Road
Khayalethu Road
Nomasabatha Street
Nomampondo Street
Lukhanyiso Street
Mkhiva Street
Malunga Road
Mbekweni Street
Mbambiso Road
Masakhane Street
Mbandezelo Road
Madyiba Street
Diniso Street
Dumisani Street
Madyiba Street
Broadlands Road
Thukumbela Road
Rala Rala Road
Racaza Road
Prima Drive
Phaliso Road
Noxolo Street
Siyabonga Street
Sinyenyweba Street
Vulindlela Street
Nompondo Street
Ziwane Street
Chilwan Crescent
Technicians are currently investigating.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800 - InvestigatingInvestigating
Dear ISP Partner,
We are observing an issue affecting certain customers in the Strand, Lwandle area.
Engineers are investigating.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- ResolvedResolved
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers have completed the fibre repairs works. Please have those customers still offline reboot their ONT and routers and retest the connection.
Octotel sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates your patience during the repair process.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- UpdateUpdate
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers are still in progress with the fibre resplicing to restore connectivity to those affected customers. Certain customer connections have been restored.
Further updates to follow as our team makes progress.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800
- UpdateUpdate
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers are still in progress with the fibre resplicing to restore connectivity to those affected customers. Certain customer connections have been restored.
Further updates to follow as our team makes progress.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800 - UpdateUpdate
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel engineers have commenced with the fibre resplicing to restore connectivity to those affected customers.
ETR for complete restoration: ± 6 Hours.
Further updates to follow as our team makes progress.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800 - IdentifiedIdentified
Dear ISP Partner,
Octotel's engineers are currently on-site, assessing the damage across our fibre infrastructure. Once all the damage is pinpointed, We'll provide an estimated ETR for the full restoration process.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800 - UpdateUpdate
Dear ISP Partner,
We are observing an issue affecting certain customers in Wellington.
Affected roads are listed below:
May Street
Vink Street
Erica Street
Beukes Street
Bothma Street
Desmore Street
Hoffmeister Street
Kanarie Street
Kwikkie Street
Magnolia Street
Bothma Street
Mossie Street
Lantana Street
Jan Fiskaal Street
Fisant Street
Swaweltjie Street
Jan Groentjies Street
Suikerbekkie Street
Rooiborsie Street
Witogie Street
Kraanvoel Street
Tarentaal Street
Kraanvoel Street
Bokmakierie Street
Cornelissen Street
Solomon Street
Sampson Street
Matthews Street
Mackier Street
Jacobs Street
Harper Street
Sysie Street
Adri Faas Street
Neil Moses Street
Vivian Matthee Street
Piet-My-Vrou Street
Jephthah Close
Runelli Street
Flamink Street
Pelikaan Street
Tinktinkie Street
Fisant Street
Conrad Street
Lloyd Street
Riverside Street
Petersen Street
Strelitzia Street
Hawthorn Street
Jasmyn Street
Magnolia Street
Cinsaut Avenue
Gamay Avenue
Theys Avenue
Gardenia Street
Hydrangea Street
Lloyd Street
Spes Bona Street
Champagne Street
Chiraz Street
Claret Street
Pinot Avenue
Gousblom Street
Dietrich Street
Houtkapper Street
Patrys Street
Jansen Street
Knolvlei Street
Desmore Street
Amandel Street
Steenkamp Street
Meyer Street
Nicholl Street
Technicians are en route to site.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800 - InvestigatingInvestigating
Dear ISP Partner,
We are observing an issue affecting certain customers in Wellington.
Engineers are investigating.
Kindly await further updates.
Regards,
Octotel NOC
Octotel: Open Access Fibre Networks
www.octotel.co.za | 0874700800

