Optus outages and service status in Beresfield, New South Wales

Problems in the last 24 hours in Beresfield, New South Wales

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

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

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  Kira (@Kira67469865) reported 1 minute ago from Ferodale, New South Wales

  @Optus streaming issue, constantly please check internet... friggin fix ypur issues ....

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  @carlagrossetti (@carlagrossetti) reported 3 minutes 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 7 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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  Sophie Pearse (@SophiePearse) reported 8 minutes ago from Newcastle, New South Wales

  I’ve phoned @Optus customer service 3 days in a row and you’ve YET to rectify this issue, despite advising you have. This is incredibly poor form, deplorable in fact 😡

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  Nick Williams (@nickintheworld) reported 9 minutes ago from Newcastle, New South Wales

  @a_choros **** Telstra, marry Vodafone, kill Optus... Truth be told I’d prefer to kill Telstra while screaming **** you and have an ongoing FWB with Vodafone and just leave Optus alone

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  Michael (@michaelread1) reported 9 minutes ago from Newcastle, New South Wales

  My name isn’t Andrew. But thanks to @optus I have access to his full name, home address, email address, passwords, contact number, credit card details and other random bits of information. My situation isn’t solved, and now if I was a bad guy, Andrew’s would have been ruined.

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  Siobhan Curran (@siobhan_curran) reported 10 minutes ago from Newcastle, New South Wales

  As an @optus customer I haven’t received any correspondence regarding the data breach and have no idea if my data has been compromised.

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  Reetu Mutti (@ReetuMutti) reported 17 minutes ago from Newcastle, New South Wales

  .@TPG_Telecom Trying to port my TPG no from TPG’s Optus to Vodaphone network. Spent countless hrs calling helpdesk every day, talked to supervisiors, waited days for engineers to investigate. Been waiting 20 DAYS, still not working. This is ridiculous. Fix this!!

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  Craig Wilson (@mediahunter) reported 22 minutes ago from Newcastle, New South Wales

  @CouchNish I can't even watch it. Optus issues. 😡

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  Michael (@michaelread1) reported 31 minutes ago from Newcastle, New South Wales

  Optus then decided after over 90 mins of explaining myself multiple times to different people on chat, I’d need to wait for a call. That call happened, it was from the wrong department. So they had to transfer me. After 2 hours I got some help. “So what can we do today?” 🤯

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  Oz. Pro Choice! (@ozziewiltshire) reported 33 minutes ago from Raymond Terrace, New South Wales

  @madameshawshank @PringPhillip Love is blind... and stupid evidently. Career straight down the **** chute, although I high paying gig at optus is 2nd best I suppose.

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  Kira (@Kira67469865) reported 35 minutes ago from Ferodale, New South Wales

  @Optus wtf is going on with your services . Fetch, hayu, you name it. Keeps saying no internet but we do!!! Going on for days.

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  Shane N. Thompson (@ShaneNatalie) reported 41 minutes ago from Newcastle, New South Wales

  @Optus hello, I received spam email this week claiming to be Optus & confirming that I had increased my laptop data usage with Optus. I never increased my data usage. Can you now confirm with me that my laptop/mobile plan hasn’t been changed? Thanks.

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  Carol Duncan (@carolduncan) reported 45 minutes ago from Newcastle, New South Wales

  @joshgnosis I’e tweeted Optus for help/advice, tried online chat twice … nothing.

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  Owen Mansfield (@MansfieldOwen) reported 47 minutes ago from Newcastle, New South Wales

  @Optus Worst service I’ve ever recommend. Have been trying to connect NBN. No one in your call centres seem to know what to do.

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  Alan Hill (@ajhill_alan) reported 50 minutes ago from Newcastle, New South Wales

  @perthovalman @kevinperry @TheWorldGame @SBS @ALeague @premierleague @Craig_Foster @LucyZelic A cash-strapped FTA network does its best but has no hope of competing with Foxtel (itself scaling back football coverage in the face of its own financial woes) and Optus. I'd blame the government before pointing a finger at SBS.

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  Michael (@michaelread1) reported 55 minutes ago from Newcastle, New South Wales

  @optus can’t call me and I can’t call them because I don’t have either a business or a personal line. Maybe this is a blessing in disguise. Do we have any options that don’t leak peoples private data to randoms in Australia? How absolutely incompetent and stupid.

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  Greg Blue (@gjblue) reported 55 minutes ago from Newcastle, New South Wales

  @Hillysfarms @Telstra I reckon telstra coverage in metro areas is third after optus and Vodafone, its terrible here in Newcastle

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  Thomas McKenna (@tmacca_1996) reported 59 minutes ago from Newcastle, New South Wales

  @Optus @7mate take your ads off appearing as every second one! I will never use your service due to this. Biggest pet peeve, waste of money on your marketing side #idiots #advertising

Optus Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  StrangelyAmusing (@Weirdgripping84) reported 4 minutes ago

  🔔 Optus 2018 was hands down his best test hundred. That was really tough deck.

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  batgirl3000 (@batgirl3000vol1) reported 5 minutes ago

  if they play another ad AFTER the optus be respectful in the cinema ad plays i get mad as **** THATS THE LAST ONE!!! THEN FHE MOVIE STARTS!!!

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  James One 😷 (@james00000001) reported 5 minutes ago

  @jilldlovinglife @Dempsey57Jackie Yeah seems to be no correlation to carrier, not an Optus problem

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  Fat Blob (@DarthNucleus69) reported 9 minutes ago

  @JordanTHFCFFC Freo is in trouble anyway. They need Brisbane in the 1/4 game so they can beat them at Optus. If they play anywhere else Brisbanes big game players will win it so they need to hope someone can knock the lions off

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  TrueAussieMum (@aussiemum30) reported 10 minutes ago

  @Optus The reason I ask is my account is now overdue by 8 days, I'm able to pay the bill in 2 days in full however when asking for help or letting optus know of concerns with overdue accounts and financial difficulties the automatic payment system set up on this account restricts the help i can ask for online

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  BRODA (@RazeBannon) reported 11 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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  Sophie ❤️// red (unhinged version) (@rootsndreamland) reported 12 minutes ago

  @aidancellini4 @zerohanger I have never once seen a game at optus (or any other stadium) sell tickets for $35 unless you’re a child lmao

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  Dave (@Dave87990998) reported 14 minutes ago

  If 80% of the games this season was not in optus freo will not be in no1. Taday game is ****.u might ne a minor premier but not a premiership winner in this form.Always winning 2nd half this will not work in finals lets wait and watch @freodockers

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  𝗴 𝗹 𝗼 𝘄 (@glowwxx) reported 17 minutes ago

  @Aussie_Dad5 @Zhshshdjsjsjs You’re so retarded it’s embarrassing. The fact you think turning your phone off means they can’t collect your data shows your IQ. 1. Turning off your phone isn’t turning off your phone it pings to a cell tower constantly. Most phones go into a “deep sleep” mode in which where gps, microphone and network are still active 2. If they wanted to collect data they wouldn’t need an alert to do it. They would just go to Optus and Telstra, give them your number and get everything they want. Or just ask Apple or google to comply.

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  Rob (@hkrob) reported 18 minutes ago

  @Optus Have you tried tracert the IP I mentioned in the Original post from an Optus network?