Optus outages and service status in Tinderbox, Tasmania

Problems in the last 24 hours in Tinderbox, Tasmania

The chart below shows the number of Optus reports we have received in the last 24 hours from users in Tinderbox, Tasmania and surrounding areas. An outage is declared when the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line.

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Optus Issues Reports Near Tinderbox, Tasmania

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in Tinderbox and nearby locations:

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  Ollie Roberts (@ollie_bo) reported 5 minutes ago from Hobart, Tasmania

  @Optus @NBN_Australia Currently on hold to Optus & online chat. We’ve been told the relocation request we put in doesn’t exist, even though it is in multiple chat threads with Optus who said they’d arrange this. They recognised that our service was previously working, just not with the speed boost WTF

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  Littlemrpotatohead (@LilMrPotatoHead) reported 12 minutes ago from Hobart, Tasmania

  @OptusSport We'd love to enjoy @OptusSport however our @Optus nbn is down for 24-48 hours 👍

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  Countess 🍸 (@CountessAu) reported 14 minutes ago from Hobart, Tasmania

  @Huawei_Europe Years ago #Optus have me a @Huawei loaner mobile phone while mine was sent off for repairs. It was the worst piece of junk I'd ever come across. I gave it back and bought myself a cheap, far superior @NokiaMobile . #Rubbish

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  Stickers (@stickers52) reported 14 minutes ago from Hobart, Tasmania

  @Optus @mytribeof55555 You need to **** them off, their incompetence is next level

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  Ivan Cunningham (@ivanjcunningham) reported 20 minutes ago from Hobart, Tasmania

  @Optus Can someone from Optus Australia please assist me with an ongoing issue. I'm WFH and continue to loose internet.

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  Ollie Roberts (@ollie_bo) reported 26 minutes ago from Hobart, Tasmania

  @NBN_Australia An update: called @Optus who transferred us to @NBN_Australia who then told us that there is an outage in the Sandy Bay (Tasmania) area and that the internet would be on in 4 hours (9pm last night). 9pm has been and gone. Standard troubleshooting, eg reboot hardware, etc & nada!

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  Chris Paul's #1 Fan (@BrisketInTexas) reported 41 minutes ago from Hobart, Tasmania

  @Adelaid_H Oh **** that's nuts. I work at Optus and all the pros are listed as backorder atm

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  SheNoob 🇦🇺🏳️‍🌈 | Bad Luck Charms 😏 (@She_Noob_) reported 52 minutes ago from Hobart, Tasmania

  Well I think I'll be staying with Telstra after all, after the garbage customer service I've received from @Optus this week. #notimpressed As a customer service rep myself, I know the value of good service. That ain't it, chief.

Optus Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  Daisy Cutter how dare you (@daisycuttertz) reported 9 minutes ago

  @MRowlandMP Who got the cash from 50 billion labour hire MICK Telstra and Optus rolled a nationwide network in 18 months using their own employees get stuffed Mick Big Build 101

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  Jeremy (@jez99) reported 10 minutes ago

  What an absolute joke from Telstra today. Changed companies to them from Optus over their outage a few years ago and it still happens. Had no connection all morning.

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  JJ (@recursedand) reported 10 minutes ago

  @telstra hey ********: why give me free service all day to then leave me unable to recharge *still*? who is running your company? vote them out. you guys suck but you're better than optus *still* somehow.

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  Question (@Philssay) reported 10 minutes ago

  Hey paul...Labor promised they'd get to the bottom of the optus outage.. Any idea why they walked away from the problem and allowed it to happen again.

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  Damien (@RabidLagomorph) reported 13 minutes ago

  Thank you Telstra for waiting 2 days after I transferred to Optus before having a nation wide ****-up.

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  TheBlackRaven (@DanishDayle) reported 16 minutes ago

  @GraemeEtt If it's being sent via Telstra or Optus god help us.

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  BRODA (@RazeBannon) reported 16 minutes ago

  Ask Grok: Can ISPs block VOIP? Yes, ISPs can block Voice over IP (VoIP) traffic at their network level, and many do so in practice. This is technically feasible using tools like port blocking, deep packet inspection (DPI), and other traffic management techniques. How ISPs Block VoIP ISPs control the core network infrastructure, so they can inspect and filter traffic before it reaches customers. Common methods include: Port-based blocking**: Traditional VoIP often uses specific ports like UDP 5060/5061 for SIP (signaling) and a range of ports (e.g., 10000–20000) for RTP (media/voice). ISPs can simply drop traffic on these ports. Deep Packet Inspection (DPI)**: This examines not just headers but packet contents, signatures, packet sizes, timing, and protocol behavior to identify VoIP even if it uses non-standard ports or obfuscation. DPI can dynamically detect and block SIP, RTP, or app-specific patterns (e.g., Skype, WhatsApp calls). IP address or domain blacklisting**: Blocking known servers of VoIP providers. Protocol anomaly detection or traffic shaping**: Dropping or throttling UDP-heavy, low-latency streams typical of voice calls. Real-World Examples Certain countries and carriers (e.g., in the Middle East, Morocco, Philippines, or places with state telecom monopolies) block VoIP to protect traditional phone revenue or for regulatory reasons. Mobile providers like Optus 4G or others have blocked SIP traffic. Corporate/school networks or bandwidth-limited ISPs sometimes block or deprioritize VoIP to conserve resources. China has historically blocked VoIP, though workarounds emerged over time. Limitations and Challenges for Complete Blocking Encryption and obfuscation**: Modern VoIP (e.g., over WebRTC, HTTPS, or apps like Signal/WhatsApp) is harder to detect reliably. DPI isn't foolproof against randomized ports, variable packet patterns, or VPN-like wrapping. VPNs and tunnels**: Users can often bypass blocks by routing traffic through a VPN, which encrypts and hides the VoIP signature. Evasion techniques**: Providers and users adapt with port hopping, STUN/TURN servers, or proxies. False positives**: Overly aggressive blocking can disrupt other UDP-based services (gaming, video streaming). Complete, unbreakable blocking is difficult long-term without also harming general internet performance, but partial or effective blocking for most users is very achievable. Why ISPs Do This Reasons include protecting legacy telephony revenue, complying with regulations, managing bandwidth, reducing congestion, or enforcing content policies. In summary, yes—ISPs have both the capability and precedent for blocking VoIP, primarily via DPI and port controls, though motivated users can often circumvent it. If you're dealing with a specific ISP or scenario, details could help narrow down options. TCP/IP allows spam filters at the node level. This is one small example. TCP/IP remains neutral and ethical.

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  Jack The Aussie (@hammerofleft) reported 17 minutes ago

  @amagickeagle999 You stupid ****. She was mouthing off about increasing standards and enacting penalties for service outages after the Optus crash but has done **** all. So you partisan ******** get some facts, she ****** up.

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  Oz Owl (@Ispeek4me) reported 17 minutes ago

  @Bigly20 @Caitlen2310 The Guardian asks why hasn't the government acted on regulations since the Optus outage last year? I ask what did the Coalition do about regulations after the Telstra outages in 2016 & 2018? What private discussions and/or guarantees did they obtain from Telstra after those events? In 2018 Triple Zero calls dropped out across 5 states for 10 hours. If it were so simple why didn't the Coalition insist on Telstra installing back up systems? Maybe we need a Royal Commission (joke).

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  British Tuga (@BritishTuga) reported 17 minutes ago

  @dwjorgeb Im still all in on Claude. Fable I think is a bit slow I just use Optus ultra for most things