Optus outages and service status in Balliang East, Victoria

Problems in the last 24 hours in Balliang East, Victoria

The chart below shows the number of Optus reports we have received in the last 24 hours from users in Balliang East, Victoria 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 Balliang East, Victoria

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in Balliang East and nearby locations:

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  Michelle Sheppard (@MishSheppard) reported 45 minutes ago from Long Forest, Victoria

  Hey @Optus ! You’re the absolute bloody worst!!! Went to combine my bills bec they put my diff devices on sep bills & I made changes to my contract, now my primary number is registered under another name! I’ve had the number for over ten years!! #ombudsman

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  Adam Debrincat (@RooBoy10) reported 57 minutes ago from Long Forest, Victoria

  @Optus is there a problem with the App not letting me sign in

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  The Forum Gentleman’s Club (@ForumGentleman) reported 58 minutes ago from Long Forest, Victoria

  Optus Network is down again, which means no eftpos facilities people ,,,, as we have said many times CASH is king l 🤴🤴

Optus Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  🐟 (@mwupfront) reported 4 minutes ago

  @heathledgcrs i wanna come watch something at waca or optus so bad but no sports line up with my perth conventions 🥀🥀

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  Jason Anders (@Jet_Anders) reported 6 minutes ago

  @Optus @Optus @OptusNewsRoom when I try to dial out it tells me there is insufficient credit to make a call, when I text the balance check number it shows unlimited calls until the end of the day 31/07/2026 and the current time is midday AEST. Would this be a network issue?

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  Anthony Beckhouse (@AntoBeck) reported 14 minutes ago

  Data Security seems to be a major problem in Australia. How about I just hand my data over publicly and be done with it? @Optus @originenergy #DataSecurity

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  HP🪆 (@heidiponting) reported 15 minutes ago

  Optus stadium grass is horrible #afleagleslions

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  Theofatcat (@Theofatcat) reported 18 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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  Scarab (@ScarabOfficial) reported 18 minutes ago

  @tiny_watermelon @Optus I just realised I didn't get an alert today either, while I was sleeping. Considering I'm a disabled pensioner that's a little concerning. In the days of landline phones, I was on a high-priority service. Maybe it's because I don't have a smartphone ? Goodness knows.

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  Rob Ryan (@Berts_Folly) reported 20 minutes ago

  @CharlesSzulc Telstra will appear before a Senate inquiry into its outage, starting next Friday. Senator Henderson is involved in the (apparently ongoing) Optus one. It'll be be interesting if she now asks questions of Telstra, as will be forthcoming media reports.

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  Brett 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ (@BrettJH2) reported 21 minutes ago

  @FreedmFightr1 When OPTUS stadium was built in WA originally they wanted to charge obscene prices for crap pies until the backlash. But that's the mindset. Instead of being grateful. They want to milk the supporters DRY!

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  Grandy Promenade (@RCT_10) reported 29 minutes ago

  Why ******** am I not at optus

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  BRODA (@RazeBannon) reported 29 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.