Optus outages and service status in Heddon Greta, New South Wales

Problems in the last 24 hours in Heddon Greta, New South Wales

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

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in Heddon Greta and nearby locations:

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  @carlagrossetti (@carlagrossetti) reported 45 seconds ago from Maitland, New South Wales

  @Optus Thanks Nard. What causes an outage that only affects webmail?

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  Mat and Kita Clarke (@KitaandMat) reported 29 minutes ago from Maitland, New South Wales

  @OeterB @Fozbyte That's what I did! I'm an optus customer so it's included in my plan.

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  Julian 🇦🇺 (@JKRLMazur) reported 33 minutes ago from Cessnock, New South Wales

  @Telstra Yep. Unfortunately I’m so disgusted with the way I’ve been treated as a customer will see me head to @optus Telstra high prices dont reflect the service you receive from staff when there is a problem. It’s disgraceful. By far the worst telco I have dealt with, ever.

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  🇦🇺Julian 🇦🇺 (@JKRLMazur) reported 55 minutes ago from Cessnock, New South Wales

  @recneps51 @Optus @NSW_FairTrading I bpay to telstra also, I know they charge me for a paper bill, which I request but never receive, but I don’t know about the other bit. I’d never allow direct debit, especially Optus, I used to ring them every other month about issues.

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  🇦🇺Julian 🇦🇺 (@JKRLMazur) reported 57 minutes ago from Cessnock, New South Wales

  @Telstra 2hrs this morning wasted with your member chat trying to take out a new contract, long term customer counts for nothing, go on Optus site and as a nobody I got a better deal straight off.

Optus Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  Theofatcat (@Theofatcat) reported 6 minutes ago

  I’m wondering if Telstra Optus etc will cope on Monday 27th when all the emergency services etc are planned to be delivered to phones

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  Heather Bilson. (@BilsonhBilson) reported 8 minutes ago

  @Michael83424242 This started under the LNP are you senile, stupid or deliberately been disingenuous? Communications outages & breaches occurred under the tenure of Paul Fletcher, who served as Minister- 2019 to 2022. The 2022 Data Breach: In Sept, Optus suffered a massive cyber-attack!

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  Andrew Donnellan (@ajdlinux) reported 12 minutes ago

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

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  Humpy (@sirhumpyAU) reported 13 minutes ago

  @TweetTreet @tim_blee That's bullshit, devices EFTPOS and similar devices that run on 4G/5G can use other networks, and a bit of business continuity planning would have a backup network, even for a small business, like running down to Officeworks and buying an OPTUS prepaid SIM.

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  macca 🇦🇺 (@CMaccaa7) reported 15 minutes ago

  can’t watch the game but is it pissing down at Optus? Why can’t anyone kick straight #AFLFreoSwans

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  Kenny Such (@KennySuch4) reported 17 minutes ago

  @Markedw But WCE aren't going to be playing. If you want that feeling, just hang around Optus ..... much cheaper 🤭

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  Jonco Dua (@joncodua) reported 20 minutes ago

  @burkylie12 Well done Telstra for the massive Outage 👏 👍 Telstra supporting the Crusification of Optus for the same. It's certainly a clear display for the idiots that want a Cashless 💸 Society.

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  SadzysSingles (@SadzysSingles) reported 23 minutes ago

  @DelloPicks Worth noting he has only missed 14 at Optus once this season as is, which was probably a career worst game.

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  A K (@AK22762976) reported 23 minutes ago

  @SkyNewsAust CEO return won't fix the problem - the Engineers are the important focus group whose expertise is critical to restore services [certainly earning their annual salary now -bonuses? "poof!" One imagines Optus satellite services in hot demand

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  BRODA (@RazeBannon) reported 27 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.