# 30017: Carrier network congestion

Log Type: CARRIER

Log Level: ERROR

## Description

A 30017 error is an indicator that the downstream carrier is experiencing performance issues due to high traffic. During times of carrier network congestion, we re-try the request, and return this error if the request is not accepted.

### Possible causes

* Carrier is experiencing congestion in MMS traffic

### Possible solutions

* Send your message over a longer period of time, rather than sending in bursts