Unitel: Cyberattack Paralyzes Angola’s Biggest Telecommunications Provider since June 2024

 


 

Unitel Network Suffers Severe Disruptions Following Cyberattack

Current Situation of the Network

  • Cyberattack: The second incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at around 02:20. The first was in June, Africell was attacked in the beginning of May 2026, but without severe disruptions.

  • Services Affected: Voice calls, mobile data, and internet access remain disrupted for millions of customers.

  • Practical Impact: Several sectors, including POS payments, banking services, and daily communications, have experienced serious constraints.

  • Restoration: The operator’s technical teams are working on the gradual recovery of services, though no timeline has been defined for full normalization.

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