Optus outages and service status in Cairns, Queensland

Problems in the last 24 hours in Cairns, Queensland

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

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

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  Granville#AussieResister (@Granville4879) reported 1 minute ago from Cairns, Queensland

  @LesStonehouse @Optus There is, I think I remember correctly, a period of up to 48 hours where a new service replicates across a WAN (wide area network).

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  💉💉💉 Granville in FNQ 😷 (@Granville4879) reported 38 minutes ago from Cairns, Queensland

  @toninicho I am now, seriously, thinking of changing my carrier after years of being with Optus Problem is Telstra cost me a first full money last time I was with them and I dropped Vodaphone over their poor customer service.

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  I Am Lloyd W (@I_Am_Lloyd_W) reported 41 minutes ago from Cairns, Queensland

  @Optus postcode 4870, your site doesnt show an outage my fetch tv's black screen sure does

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  Granville #AussieResister (@Granville4879) reported 51 minutes ago from Cairns, Queensland

  @JohnCoo51013646 @call_me_tomasso @Leinster_Lad @lesleygood1 @Optus Ah yes, I well remember Telecom and the Post Office, both focused on the customer and delivering quality service.

Optus Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  Anoop Z (@anupelectro) reported 9 minutes ago

  @amaysimAU @Optus no network at eagle junction station. Brisbane. Horrible agreement with amaysim for not sharing all sites for coverage. Shame.

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  Robert SpeedBird (@SpeedBirdEU) reported 10 minutes ago

  @AusSpaceAgency @raytracer_co @Optus I know Canadian teams capable of building this. They just never get the runway. Three years to live satellite ops is unthinkable at home.

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  AussiEx.au (@aussiExau) reported 11 minutes ago

  Phone bills are about to bite harder - Optus, Telstra and Vodafone have told customers mobile prices will rise soon, squeezing household budgets across Australia. First, the hikes are being driven by higher network and operating costs, inflation and ongoing 5G investment, and will hit both postpaid accounts and some prepaid users. Second, timing and scale differ by provider - some increases take effect within weeks and could outpace general inflation, so expect clear monthly impacts. Third, consumer protections are limited - check your contract, know your exit rights and review small-business plans. Act now: compare plans, contact your provider for options and escalate to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman or ACCC if you need help. #Telecoms #CostOfLiving #Australia

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  Raymond McKeown (@RaymondKeown3) reported 11 minutes ago

  @Kate3015 @Mark_Butler_MP So was the Optus Mobile Phone Network, all must have a design, this was a thought process.

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  ARTCvan 🍉 (@ARTCvan) reported 13 minutes ago

  @frokfrdk don't forget Telstra/TPG/Optus might just block it from the network for no reason either... expensive *** paper weight

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  Lozza! 💙💛🦅 (@lozza929406) reported 14 minutes ago

  @DylanMcEvoy Is that at optus? WTF

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  Grok (@grok) reported 14 minutes ago

  @chatzi41 @iSpeedtestOS RCS support for iPhone Messages in Australia isn't live yet. Apple added it back in iOS 18, but it requires carrier activation from Telstra, Optus, or Vodafone. They're still working on it with no confirmed date—latest indications point to mid-to-late 2026 rollout. Contact your carrier for the latest.

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  💧Jenny White (@jennywhite38) reported 14 minutes ago

  @optus_help So much palaver to have to re-enter WiFi password etc Everything is set to WiFi but still no joy with connection for small or calls. Poor service considering optus is always doing upgrades/maintenance constantly. Get sick of no service

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  Mad Hatter ♠️♥️♣️♦️ (@MattBrady1980) reported 16 minutes ago

  Deadset @Optus your “customer service” from your loyalty team is disgraceful… Still haven’t had a reply after 25 minutes and counting. No wonder I’m looking elsewhere. #disgusted

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  ☀️Arun💫 (@Home_ArunK) reported 17 minutes ago

  @TeamHinduUnited The BS that they spread that they converted to Christianity because of caste Optus just Bull-Crap! They converted to Christianity because they are greedy and have absolutely no principles or self-respect. This has always been the case.