Optus outages and service status in Barwon Heads, Victoria

Problems in the last 24 hours in Barwon Heads, Victoria

The chart below shows the number of Optus reports we have received in the last 24 hours from users in Barwon Heads, Victoria 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 Barwon Heads, Victoria

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in Barwon Heads and nearby locations:

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  Monicasmeow🐈 (@monicasmeow) reported 8 minutes ago from Geelong, Victoria

  @Optus Hi Aman, I appreciate that but I was told that before when I was promised multiple phone calls that never eventuated. Never mind the FTTN service we are getting drops out constantly and isn’t as reliable as the previous DSL service at my old address.

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  Cory (@cmplus_info) reported 11 minutes ago from Geelong, Victoria

  @3AWNeilMitchell scare mongering again on the @Optus data breach. Mitchell needs to be part of the solution and not the problem. Although it’s a nice reprieve from the constant @DanielAndrewsMP bashing.

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  MsH (@H_the_Cats_Fan) reported 14 minutes ago from Geelong, Victoria

  @kaine177 Optus oval was built closer to MCG dimensions … that would play a part, but yes if you think back, they didn’t play well in the hubs last year either. It’s a shame … No Gaff doesn’t help … and our weather is shite compared to over there. It’s proper winter footy.

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  tino mamone (@mr_calabria) reported 26 minutes ago from Geelong, Victoria

  @HITCSevens It’s nearly 9am Alfie I’ve got lipzig x Liverpool on Optus sports and listening to @paul_winginit on stereo ... you gonna go on sterio and talk football on it lad .... I watched ya video last night :) I’m over lock down we been in lock down 3 now lad ... only been to one game ;(

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  💧Darren Camilleri (@camo2572) reported 27 minutes ago from Geelong, Victoria

  love @gilly381 but for Gilly to jump up and down and say MCG shouldnt have a guaranteed Boxing Day test in favour for his Optus Stadium in Perth yeah um Gilly half of all Kiwis live in WA for the mining jobs and yet you cant even fill up a day 1 1st test in a ANZAC clash #AUSvNZ

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  Max Blake (@maxblake44) reported 30 minutes ago from Geelong, Victoria

  61K at Optus Stadium in Perth. No masks. **** you @DanielAndrewsMP 🖕. #AFLGF

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  Paul 💉💉💉 (@pwilkins10) reported 30 minutes ago from Torquay, Victoria

  At least if Leeds get relegated, I can cancel my Optus Sports subscription & watch the Championship on BeIn.

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  Christian Malietoa-Brown (@cmalietoabrown) reported 42 minutes ago from Geelong, Victoria

  Optus has to have the most **** signal coverage in the whole world

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  David O'Brien (he/him) (@david_obrien) reported 44 minutes ago from Geelong, Victoria

  If there's one silver lining after the recent Optus and Medibank hacks here in AU, then it's the fact that orgs seem to finally be putting a focus onto their security from the top down. Today I had another great workshop with a new customer to assess their overall #cloudsecurity.

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  Cory (@corymedia) reported 48 minutes ago from Geelong, Victoria

  If the .@Optus network wasn’t so bad and .@VodafoneAU wasn’t ridiculously panicked as to whether I can pay (because they made it clear they think I don’t make enough money), I’d be looking for a better network.

Optus Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  Richie_Night Owl (@richardmelb05) reported 1 minute ago

  Just got a call from @Optus the bloke told me @NBN_Australia has suffered an outage. He couldnt say how long the outage will last

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  Sarisa sandy lindsay (@Sarisasand6rzp) reported 1 minute ago

  gang Thailand Australia business online my location data internet WiFi Optus Telstra’s Vodafone unknown network my location gang student be I Ning university NSW Vitoria Melbourne Australia

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  James (@ladsgeog) reported 2 minutes ago

  @PGJohnson77 @Adrian_Arciuli @FIFAWorldCup Adelaide Oval and Optus are fine because AO is narrow and Optus has raised seats. Agree that the MCG is a very poor viewing experience.

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  Brett 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ (@BrettJH2) reported 4 minutes ago

  @FreedmFightr1 When OPTUS stadium was built in WA originally they wanted to charge obscene prices for crap pies until the backlash. But that's the mindset. Instead of being grateful. They want to milk the supporters DRY!

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  SimonW (@LaDolceVita_99) reported 5 minutes ago

  @simonbiddle @taipan168 As much as I defend funding government services, the notion that government run IT will be more reliable than Telstra/Optus is just not believable given the various IT issues we see on a constant basis from Centrelink and who can forget the debacle of the last Census

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  🦉Schtang 🦉🐵🙈🙉🙊 (@Schtang) reported 6 minutes ago

  @james00000001 Interesting to see if they were Optus phones that didn’t receive the message - wouldn’t be surprised Optus is so ****

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  Richie_Night Owl (@richardmelb05) reported 8 minutes ago

  @Optus Hi Jay, I dont think you can assist me, one of your optus colleagues has told me by phone, nbn is having an unplanned outage, nbn isnt saying how long it will last

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  BRODA (@RazeBannon) reported 10 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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  HP🪆 (@heidiponting) reported 11 minutes ago

  Optus stadium grass is horrible #afleagleslions

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  Daisy Cutter how dare you (@daisycuttertz) reported 12 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