Now i know alot of you are having issues getting online for GTA [1.26], Some of you might of got the parental control message or some of you got the " You need to sign in PSN Network to use online features " even though you are already signed in. Here is a couple solution to solve your problem, It might even solve your problem for other games ad well.
Change DNS Settings
Primary DNS: 129.250.35.250 Secondary DNS: 129.250.35.251 **Note** I am currently using this as we speak and they work perfect.
Or
Primary DNS: 8.8.8.8 Secondary DNS: 8.8.4.4
**Note** To all people that miss being frozen and ddosed here is a temp fix, no need for changing DNS, just add this to your hosts file: You must login or register to view this content. It will only work if your PS3 is connected to the internet through your PC ofc.
Credits to
Rul3z
For sharing this latest information
Well i hope this thread is very helpful for all of you.
For me this problem Ive noticed is the facebook message if that doesnt come up it wont work. I start the game up and i usually says not online when i am then i quit the game to the xmb and load the game again while online and it usually works then.