Optus outages and service status in Miallo, Queensland

Problems in the last 24 hours in Miallo, Queensland

The chart below shows the number of Optus reports we have received in the last 24 hours from users in Miallo, Queensland 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 Miallo, Queensland

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

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  Matt Gillard (@mattgillard) reported 6 minutes ago from Port Douglas, Queensland

  @corduroy @Optus Last year Telstra was the same man. They just have no clue about customer service.

Optus Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  FreoLou⚓🤘🛫⚖️ (@FreoLou) reported 8 minutes ago

  @sorcy79au @freodockers slow internet at Optus so yep lol

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  V (@VDejan0000) reported 8 minutes ago

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

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  Just me (@Justme136160) reported 10 minutes ago

  @ALeighMP Didn't get it. iPhone. Optus. On. Fail.

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  No thanks No (@NothanksNo4) reported 12 minutes ago

  @madwixxy SARAH IS OPPOSITION MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS. LIKE MECHANIC WHO DRIVES CAR B4 AND AFTER PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE FULLY AWARE OF ACTUAL PROBLEM ANNNIKA SMELLS WE ALL KMOW HER AGENDA .TOO LAZY TO RETURN TO OZ RE OPTUS HER WORDS ABOUT TELSTA REFER TO HER TOTALLY HYPOCRITE .

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  Emma’s Last Stand (@EmmasLastStand) reported 13 minutes ago

  Millions of Australians may have had data accessed by “hackers” after Origin Energy confirmed it is investigating a cybersecurity incident. It could be one of the biggest “cyberattacks” Australia has faced following similar strikes on Optus, Medibank and Qantas. Most of the cyber “hacks” on Australian companies have actually been leaks due to incompetent, lazy IT staff—Origin received and email from the “hacker” but because said hacker didn’t reply to questions from Origin, the company pretended it didn’t happen until the hacker contacted the median. As I said, incompetent lazy IT staff.

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  Paddy (@Dabatsau) reported 13 minutes ago

  @7NewsMelbourne But you still have to go with an Aus provider as they own the leases on the spectrum it uses and are the only ones to provide service in buildings and high density areas. Optus & Telstra already can provide sms via starlink with calls and data in a few years. So no - the major telcos are not under threat.

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  allyann (@me_allyann) reported 13 minutes ago

  @hardenuppete @originenergy They should be forced to pay for credit tracking for each customer that has had their account hacked for 12 months like Optus had to with Equifax.

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  saint_ted (@saint_ted3) reported 13 minutes ago

  @Woodygocats59 @TonyShepherd4 Once again I refer you back to the Optus outage where everybody including the government and Optus thought the 000 service was functioning but it was found to still be out of action several hours later. And the government minister was AWOL again. A couple of hours can save lives.

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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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  Ash 🇦🇺 (@TheInspectorAsh) reported 18 minutes ago

  @JacintaAllanMP We saw similar issues with Optus. There is supposed to be redundancy that allows emergency calls to be carried over any available mobile network. If our emergency communications and critical infrastructure are meant to be resilient, why do single network outages continue to have such widespread impacts? It’s time to review whether our redundancy is truly independent, or whether we’re relying on backup systems that share the same points of failure.