Optus outages and service status in Boat Harbour, New South Wales

Problems in the last 24 hours in Boat Harbour, New South Wales

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

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in Boat Harbour and nearby locations:

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  Bat’s (@Qldstew) reported 17 minutes ago from Tweed Heads, New South Wales

  @Telstra BOTS ARE NOT THE ANSWER! I applied to Telstra to establish a broadband at my new address before December 5! I now a month later have a house full of teenagers in a rainy day and no ******* internet! Why can Optus or vodaphone provide fast service, and Telstra not?

Optus Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  James One 😷 (@james00000001) reported 3 minutes ago

  @Dempsey57Jackie Optus not the problem

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  GibberishCapital (@GibberCapital) reported 5 minutes ago

  @ellensandell The data centres are built by Australian companies you utter imbecile. Do you have problem with data centres built by Goodman? NextDC? Used by Telstra? Optus? Vodafone? How are you such a ******* simpleton?

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  J Labs (@jnj_pro) reported 7 minutes ago

  @Optus Then I was forced to log in again, after entering OTP, I got redirected to the login page again. You are a joke @Optus 🃏

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  Daniel Porta (@therealdporta) reported 12 minutes ago

  @archerroberts9 This is where it sucks for an interstate team. They have to do it outside their home ground. If the granny was at Optus, then freo is 75%+. Coz it's at the G they are 50%. Swans, lions, hawks 15% each.

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  Dave (@Dave87990998) reported 13 minutes ago

  Frederick has never kicked multiple goals outside optus @freodockers

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  Clayton Oliver sympathiser (@dlesk18) reported 14 minutes ago

  @rossivision Optus Stadium is elite but getting in and out of it sucks.

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  Janeo (@woozel7) reported 15 minutes ago

  Can’t wait to ditch Optus and their compromised customer data.

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  Bardy Bigglesworth (@BardyBiggles) reported 16 minutes ago

  @VibewireCentral What is the business case for 6G? Can we get rid of our non services and only run on the radio network? @Optus

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  BRODA (@RazeBannon) reported 18 minutes ago

  @BritishHodl Grok can an ISP block voice over IP? 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.

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  Chris Aitchison (@ChrisAitchiso14) reported 19 minutes ago

  Does it make you sick to your stomach when you are an Optus customer for a long time, How long you have been a customer for and how they have mistreated their customers by WAYYYY Overcharging for their pre paid internet services. We get the shittiest deals even though WE PAY IN ADVANCE just to have out DETAILS LEAKED TO THE DARKWEB.I Got no apology and it works out we pau more money and PAY UP FRONT, no invoices but OPTUS prepaid Customers just ***** in the *** with a ***** comparable to the Governments they keep ******* us with!!!