Optus outages and service status in Tamworth, New South Wales

Problems in the last 24 hours in Tamworth, New South Wales

The chart below shows the number of Optus reports we have received in the last 24 hours from users in Tamworth, New South Wales 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

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  EVStraya (@EVStraya) reported 7 minutes ago

  @electricfuture5 @Telstra Lack of data in shopping centres consistently was the main reason for me moving. Was going on for 6+ months. Went into the Telstra shop and they were all on wifi. With Optus now, obviously have their own history but I have had far less issues with them.

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  jagjetfly 🐎🐎 (@jagjetfly) reported 9 minutes ago

  @johnkanga @RacingPedigrees Sometimes it just comes down to the provider in the area. I use Amaysim and never had a problem at country tracks, they use Optus network.

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  Ash Footy TV (@AshFootyTV) reported 10 minutes ago

  West Coast Eagles v Sydney Swans The Eagles are flying high after an Adelaide Oval thriller. Now they host the 4th-placed Swans at Optus Stadium! #afleaglesswans

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  Brad A (@bradlz2912) reported 10 minutes ago

  @Optus @optus_help why does it seem impossible for you to supply a stable email network that doesn’t “break” every month or two? Outlook and Mail apps unable to download or connect to Optusnet email servers AGAIN

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  Sarisa sandy Lindsay (@LindsaySarisa) reported 13 minutes ago

  0423 855 331scam my number group business all NSW Australia network Optus Telstra Vodafone gang internet NSW

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  B (@Buueror) reported 14 minutes ago

  @JackieChan87805 @LeagueScenePod @BulldogRitchie Let’s say they play their marquee games at Optus atm. That firstly annoys season ticket holders who get a worse experience and it dosen’t help their case in getting HBF Park upgraded in the future. All the government has to point to is the fact they are happy using Optus.

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  Jeremy Mansfield OAM 🌏 (@JezMans) reported 17 minutes ago

  @challinor_dave @Telstra @Optus Try saying that to a Gov entity…oh wait, you call them and then hang on a call hold for hours…that’s another kind of problem!

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  Millin Bear+FSD helping you profit from AI (@MillinBear) reported 20 minutes ago

  I am too lazy to proof read and edit the below from grok, we had a chat in the car and below is the direct output for a post from grok, 85% my intent but could use some polish… (it gave me 3x image prompts, images from grok attached are also not proofed.) - enjoy: Why Starlink Roam Falls Flat in Australia (And How to Fix It) Honest opinion: Starlink Roam is brilliant on paper—$80 a month for 100GB priority data, perfect for caravans, motorhomes, or pros working on the go in the outback. But in reality? It’s poop for mobile use. Australia’s endless trees, dense bushland, and tunnels (think Bruce Highway or any regional drive) block the line-of-sight to satellites constantly. You’re crawling along at zero bars half the time, burning data elsewhere or offline entirely. Great for static campsites, useless in motion. The glaring hardware oversight: No LTE/cellular failover. Starlink Mini (or next-gen) should’ve shipped with an eSIM slot for Australian carriers like Telstra or Optus. When sats fail, auto-switch to 4G/5G local network as a hotspot—seamless, like your phone. Caveat: ACMA spectrum rules (IMT bands for terrestrial mobile) might need carrier partnerships, but it’s doable—Telstra/Optus already partner with Starlink for direct-to-device sat-to-phone using those bands. NBN fixed-wireless modems do exactly this: SIM failover when fibre/cable drops, approved under existing regs. If it’s green for NBN, it should be for Starlink Roam. Pricing fix for AU market: Base $19 add-on for up to 10% cellular failover (10GB on the $80 plan), covering Starlink’s wholesale data costs. Double to $38 for 100% cellular option if you’re in eternal tree hell. Keeps it affordable, competitive with eSIM hotspots, and actually usable. Starlink, take notes—Gen3 Mini or beyond, make it hybrid. Aussie travellers deserve better. What do you reckon? Roll it out! [Image 1: Insert here after intro] Grok prompt: Photorealistic image of a Tesla Model Y parked under dense Australian eucalyptus trees in outback Queensland, with a Starlink Mini dish on the roof struggling for signal—show obstructed sky view, frustrated driver checking phone, red dust road nearby.

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  MetOshi (@met_oshi) reported 20 minutes ago

  @RealMetroLounge @WindsorDebs Optus and Vodafone had to rely on Telstra, since Telstra owned the network. It wasn't until the government set up a service and bought back the network that things started to change

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  MapleDogs82 (@MapleDogs82) reported 23 minutes ago

  Gabba curse broken Adelaide oval curse broken Optus Oval we're coming for you!!