Major outage hits Telstra mobile network as thousands report they can’t make calls or access internet
Telstra, Australia's largest telecommunications provider, is experiencing a major national network outage affecting mobile calls, data services, and emergency triple-zero calls. The disruption has also caused significant infrastructure issues, including the suspension of all regional train services in Victoria.
Why it matters
Large-scale telecommunications failures pose significant risks to public safety and national infrastructure, highlighting the vulnerability of modern digital connectivity.
Telstra’s mobile network was hit by a major outage with calls failing and internet down for thousands of customers on Wednesday morning. Photograph: Darren England/AAP Telstra’s mobile network was hit by a major outage with calls failing and internet down for thousands of customers on Wednesday morning. Photograph: Darren England/AAP Telstra Major outage hits Telstra mobile network as thousands report they can’t make calls or access internet Carrier confirms ‘an issue’ as mobile network used by millions goes down for many users, shutting down Victorian trains and affecting triple-zero calls
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