Optus outages and service status in Laverton, Victoria

Problems in the last 24 hours in Laverton, Victoria

The chart below shows the number of Optus reports we have received in the last 24 hours from users in Laverton, Victoria and surrounding areas. An outage is declared when the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line.

Live Outage Map Near Laverton, Victoria

The most recent Optus outage reports came from the following cities: Melbourne.

City	Problem Type	Report Time
Melbourne	Internet	4 days ago
Melbourne	Internet	6 days ago
Melbourne	Phone	11 days ago
Melbourne	Phone	14 days ago
Melbourne	Internet	25 days ago
Melbourne	Phone	30 days ago

Nearby cities with recent reports

Community Discussion

Tips? Frustrations? Share them here. Useful comments include a description of the problem, city and postal code.

Beware of "support numbers" or "recovery" accounts that might be posted below. Make sure to report and downvote those comments. Avoid posting your personal information.

Optus Issues Reports Near Laverton, Victoria

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

• 
  Bo Reidler (@2020digging) reported 2 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  @abcnews Patterson reckons companies make errors? This is unadulterated negligence. @Optus has failed in their *legal* responsibility to keep their customers’ data safe. APP11. Penny pinching on security while dishing it out for incompetent executives is a recipe for disaster.

• 
  𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚛𝚕𝚘.𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚌e (@stirlospace) reported 4 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  @OccupyMyGov Optus is already a pejorative here at Our House “oh no my phone has gone all optus’y” @infinitereality hopefully an actual isP or someone who can deploy a real network can take over once ACCC are done. False “5G” and “internet” ads 🤥 LYINN.

• 
  JK (@jk9370226590) reported 5 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  @Optus my friend has the worst reception in Elsternwick Victoria and her NBN isn't working. She can't call because of the non existent reception. Are there any outages in that area?

• 
  Michael Carmody (@EmJaeCaer) reported 11 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  @riskybusiness Just in time for the Optus breach to be released. We need to end your reign of terror Patrick, our incident responders can only take so much.

• 
  Stanleysmum (Sharon) (@Stanleysmum1) reported 16 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  @Optus I've received one email from Optus (My bill) and today have (so far) had 15 spam/robocallers. All reported but how bad will this get before you take action. What guarantees will you put in place to ensure my passport and licence details aren't sold off to the highest bidder?

• 
  Glenn Hampson (@GlennHampson) reported 17 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  I take my Optus email is part of the data hack given the **** emails and sms that have risen significantly in the past 48 hours

• 
  @kelseyvh (@kelseyvh) reported 20 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  Hey @Optus I’m having nbn service issues. Your online messaging service is not responding. You network status page says “under investigation” and has said that for three days. I’ve sent you a DM but no response there either.

• 
  The Barefoot Nurse (@Barefootnurse1) reported 31 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  When Optus was hacked, state governments were quick to offer support for victims with new ID, nothing for Medibank customers. Why the difference in response? The support from Medibank at this point has been pathetic. #thedrum

• 
  doc eggbert (@doc_eggbert) reported 35 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  @Telstra What kind of offers you got for @optus customers who were hacked? #OptusHack Been a loyal customer 12 years (3 x phones). Jumping ship coz it can happen again.

• 
  Stanleysmum (Sharon) (@Stanleysmum1) reported 35 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  @somewherein84 Or insta! I saw a woman yesterday who blamed Dan for Penny Wong requesting Optus pay for the replacement passports etc 🤯I shouldn't have lowered myself to her level but I couldn't help myself

• 
  troiboi 🤨 (@Troiboi) reported 38 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  Anyone else got the new #AppleWatch and having no end of trouble trying to set cellular up? @Optus no help. @Telstra seemingly the same. Lots of threads talking about the issues. Why can they not solve? #apple #iPhone14ProMax

• 
  James + (@mrjamesmoore) reported 40 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  @Optus just got the email RE $4 price increase. This on top of the @OptusSport increase is not acceptable. How do I cancel my account?

• 
  *Cindy N* 🤔✨ (@cindyn) reported 42 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  Anyone use Belong mobile? Any good? I’m with Optus but they’re giving me the shits - I can’t use my phone at home to make calls coz they’ve been ‘upgrading the network’ since mid-Dec! And I work from home 3 days a week. Paying $50/month for SFA service…

• 
  Andrew Laird (@andrewwlaird) reported 44 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  Hey @Optus you’re not making it easy for me to stay with you. Data hack. Now you’ve changed my monthly mobile data from 69GB to 19GB with no notice. Customer for 20 years but reckon this might be it…

• 
  Andrew Watson (@tmwwthere) reported 47 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  10am yesterday @Optus told me over the phone that my info wasn’t caught up in the breach. By the end of the day I received an email saying my info has been breached. No way of trusting #optus - haven’t been a customer of theirs since 2018. @SlaterGordon bring on the class action

• 
  Chris Quirk (@Chrisquirk) reported 48 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  @saltyskin_ Yeh I got it. Haven’t been an Optus customer in about 10 years.

• 
  Scouse Helen(Helen Drinoczky) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (@scousehelen) reported 49 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  @NickAnsell @rebekkarnold Optus now show less competitions, now charges more and still we get terrible streaming issues when trying to watch live games in the middle of the night.

• 
  Stephen McDonald (@sbmcd) reported 54 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  @Optus #OptusDataBreach so my partner who was a customer with you in 2016 has been notified about the data breach, but I was a customer up to a year ago and still can’t find out if my data has been compromised.

• 
  Baz (@bazhousecat) reported 58 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  If we’ve learnt anything from the Optus debacle, it’s that you should never hire Gladys Berejiklian for anything.

• 
  Felicity Waters (@marbledspout) reported 59 minutes ago from Melbourne, Victoria

  Shall I discuss invoices sent by Telstra without identifying which service I was paying for ? Or the self populating services I was paying Optus?

Optus Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

• 
  Oz Trooper (@TrooperOz) reported 4 minutes ago

  @jbulldogs4 Not really as its still ongoing. They told people to use a optus or vodafone device thats not Telstra. Thats some reliable service isnt it. Shouldn’t be happening but probably a overseas disgruntled workers!.

• 
  A K (@AK22762976) reported 5 minutes ago

  @PaulBongiorno Oh woe is me ! Just purchase a sim card supported by Optus [this is redundancy contingency] when Telstra goes off line swap out their sim & slot in the backup & vice versa. Alteratively purchase a dual sim phone which allows you to switch between service providers

• 
  dick_taylor (@dick_taylor) reported 7 minutes ago

  @VoteLewko On my mates farm in the coast they have redundancy (Starlink) & anothet mate who runs ASIC’s infrastructure says they have always had both Telstra & Optus to try & avoid over reliance on a single network. So if farmers & some federal bureaucrats know this why don’t Victoria’s?🤡

• 
  James (@ladsgeog) reported 9 minutes ago

  @PGJohnson77 @Adrian_Arciuli @FIFAWorldCup Adelaide Oval and Optus are fine because AO is narrow and Optus has raised seats. Agree that the MCG is a very poor viewing experience.

• 
  Horrible Lizard (@horriblelizard) reported 11 minutes ago

  isn't this like the third major nationwide outage where "oh **** people couldn't even dial 000" from telstra and optus in like two years

• 
  FreoLou⚓🤘🛫⚖️ (@FreoLou) reported 12 minutes ago

  Better get my pre game post out before Optus is full and the network fails to load. Tonight is a test @freodockers . You have studied for it. You have prepared. Now it is time get out there and ace the exam. Harness the nerves and kick between the two big sticks #foreverfreo

• 
  BRODA (@RazeBannon) reported 14 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.

• 
  Acer (@GalaticGain) reported 16 minutes ago

  Optus is down

• 
  Lister (@exRSaddict) reported 21 minutes ago

  @IanBatchelor11 @australian i worked for origin this exact issue was raised as an issue my manager ( who was at Optus when they had the databreach) said it wasn't an issue

• 
  saint_ted (@saint_ted3) reported 23 minutes ago

  @Woodygocats59 @TonyShepherd4 Didn't happen with the Optus outage. 000 was unavailable for hours and nobody including Optus seemed to know it was still unavailable. Learn from pervious failures champ. FFS, what plane was the communications minister on this time?