Telstra will face Senate inquiry after nationwide outage
Telstra has agreed to appear before a Senate inquiry following a nationwide outage that disrupted critical services, including over 600 Triple Zero emergency calls. The inquiry, which was established after a previous Optus network failure, aims to ensure transparency and accountability from the telecommunications provider.
Why it matters
The failure of emergency communication infrastructure poses significant public safety risks and highlights the vulnerability of national telecommunications networks.
Topic: Telecommunications Services Industry
More than 600 Triple Zero (000) calls were blocked during the Telstra outage. ( ABC News: Glen Armstrong )
Telstra has confirmed it will appear before a Senate inquiry to answer questions about its nationwide outage.
Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, who is the chair of the Environment and Communications References Committee, says she expects Telstra bosses to come with answers.
Telstra is also running its own internal investigation, as will the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
Link copied Share Share article Telstra has confirmed it will appear before a Senate inquiry to answer questions about the nationwide outage that blocked more than 600 Triple Zero (000) calls and caused major problems for businesses and transport networks.
The Triple Zero service outage inquiry comprises senators from across the political divide and was established after the Optus network failed last year.
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