Optus outages and service status in The Gibbers, New South Wales

Problems in the last 24 hours in The Gibbers, New South Wales

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

Live Outage Map Near The Gibbers, New South Wales

The most recent Optus outage reports came from the following cities: Fingal Bay.

City	Problem Type	Report Time
Fingal Bay	Phone	1 month ago
Fingal Bay	Internet	11 months ago

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Optus Issues Reports Near The Gibbers, New South Wales

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in The Gibbers and nearby locations:

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  Kira (@Kira67469865) reported 2 minutes ago from Ferodale, New South Wales

  @Optus streaming issue, constantly please check internet... friggin fix ypur issues ....

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  melanie morgan (@melanie_mogs) reported 6 minutes ago from Fingal Bay, New South Wales

  When @Optus cut off your old phone number, but2 days later haven’t set up the new one, despite calling back into the shop twice. That’s 2 days of not being able to get in touch with kids/school etc starting to wonder whether this was the best network choice. Poor service so far

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  Andy Jacobs (@andyj150) reported 17 minutes ago from Port Stephens, New South Wales

  Dear @ParamountPlusAU At 12.53pm a tradesmans radio innocently gave away the Socceroos efforts this morning, thereby breaking my media Blackout while waiting for P+ to upload the replay. IMO the app in its current state is not useful for football fans. Please be like #Optus

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  Kirrilly Thompson (@DrKirrilly) reported 19 minutes ago from Port Stephens, New South Wales

  @abc730 @arielbogle Online tenancy, rental and property management software is collecting more extensive personal data than Optus, including birth certificates, passports and personal histories. Let's hope they are doubling down on cyber security.

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  melanie morgan (@melanie_mogs) reported 19 minutes ago from Fingal Bay, New South Wales

  @Optus the worst service ever!!! Only been with you 5 months, took 3 weeks to change our numbers over, not 4 hours. Didn’t mention putting pins on account so someone took 8k from our account. Now we have a 2k phone bill. Time for the ombudsman!

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  Kira (@Kira67469865) reported 43 minutes ago from Ferodale, New South Wales

  @Optus wtf is going on with your services . Fetch, hayu, you name it. Keeps saying no internet but we do!!! Going on for days.

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  Nick Wasiliev (@Nick_Wasiliev) reported 56 minutes ago from Fingal Bay, New South Wales

  @bennya_84 It worked for a lot of the prof. era, but it’s clear now it’s a damaging relationship. Move with the times, like you say. For example. Optus’ streaming service has over 800k subscribers, which i recall is more then double Fox. - more emphasis and alignment on domestic 3rd tier...

Optus Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  Chris Eastaughffe (AZ Vac done) (@Chris_E_Qld_Au) reported 2 minutes ago

  @therevaknight Because of Government incompetence, they had no simple backup system, they made NO allowances for technological failure, complexity is the enemy of reliable; the reliability issue was known (ref previous OPTUS outage). NO REDUNDANCY for critical infrastructure! @heidimur

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  Arkers (@Thelandofark) reported 2 minutes ago

  @matt_barrie @van00sa And the Optus network went down right after Albanese visited Beijing in November 2023.

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  - Mat - (@mat_boore) reported 3 minutes ago

  Let’s forget the umpiring, taunting and constant booing of this underrated crowd, what’s the go with this Optus stadium deck, the worst ground in the AFL currently, on par with what was dished up for origin last night. Awful. #aflfreoswans

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  Andrew Donnellan (@ajdlinux) reported 4 minutes ago

  @OperationalInc1 at a very minimum you should need both Telstra *and* Optus to go down, no?

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  V (@VDejan0000) reported 4 minutes ago

  @NoticerNews Same reason for the recent Optus outage. This woke CEO & Labor government needs to swing.

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  Evans Electric (@tsport100) reported 4 minutes ago

  A guy moved into a new apartment. Only “official” internet was FTTN NBN — $90/month for a pathetic 30 Mbps down max. He called Telstra and Optus. Both said “5G Fixed Wireless not available at your address.” He checked a cell tower map anyway. Half a dozen towers within a couple km. Bought a GL.iNet GL-X3000NR 5G router + built a DIY 4x4 MIMO LPDA external antenna. Result? 800 Mbps download / 170 Mbps upload. 25x faster. $75/month. Same building. Here’s exactly how he did it 🧵

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  Lucy Graham (@montrosegraham) reported 7 minutes ago

  @OMGTheMess It only happened recently with Optus. Anika Wells didn’t fix it, did she?

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  Peter 🏊🏼🚲🏃🏻 (@Ironman_peter) reported 13 minutes ago

  @7NewsBrisbane Why doesn’t 000 have an alternative number as a backup run by? Maybe Optus or Tpg or Vodafone? How does a company or a business run with just one solution? 000 is incompetent.

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  chud domain crossing (@zuckerbinjain) reported 13 minutes ago

  @FelixCLC_ What's been the biggest problem you've faced using Optus with hardware design ?

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  BRODA (@RazeBannon) reported 15 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.