Optus outages and service status in Shell Cove, New South Wales

Problems in the last 24 hours in Shell Cove, New South Wales

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

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in Shell Cove and nearby locations:

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  Thought Patrol (@Thought_Patrol) reported 2 minutes ago from Kiama, New South Wales

  Normal service resumed thanks @Optus

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  Pete Nowakowski (@petenowakowski) reported 3 minutes ago from Wollongong, New South Wales

  @kirstinferguson @Optus My parents and I on Optus network. Mum got the txt, dad and I didn't.

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  Jyckel C (@CavillJyckel) reported 9 minutes ago from Wollongong, New South Wales

  @EdKent77 @Optus So hard to support from a distance, particularly when she’s distressed already.

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  Pete Nowakowski (@petenowakowski) reported 18 minutes ago from Wollongong, New South Wales

  @DanielNigro76 Yep. Parents house connected to Optus network.

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  Ben (@iB3nji) reported 19 minutes ago from Wollongong, New South Wales

  @Telstra_news “Telstra operate the nation’s only 5G network”. I could be wrong, but I’m pretty sure @Optus has 5G too.

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  💧🌱pragmaticleftie 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪💔 (@roseannebyrne) reported 20 minutes ago from Kiama, New South Wales

  @LesStonehouse @Telstra @Optus Oh He's. It does seem older folk were totally neglected in all of this. No NBN no phone. Cutoffs before they were ready. Expectations they'd understand it all. Neighbour is nearly 90 and it's been awful trying to keep him connected. All on his own.

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  John Roach (@cambuslangtrain) reported 37 minutes ago from Wollongong, New South Wales

  @LesStonehouse Faithful to Telstra for 40 years despite our blind loyalty not being reciprocated in quality of service or pricing. Switched to Optus at NBN connection time some years back. Could not be happier with Optus!! Stuff Telstra "and all who ro(r)t in her!!"

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  Ben (@iB3nji) reported 39 minutes ago from Wollongong, New South Wales

  @blake_andersson @Telstra @Optus Go Boost Mobile! I’m with them. Same Telstra network, unlimited Apple Music, more data for less. Pre-paid.

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  Ben (@iB3nji) reported 43 minutes ago from Wollongong, New South Wales

  @mrdanielfeo @Optus @Telstra Agree, 1.5Mbps is terrible.

Optus Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  AzTecFitness (@AzTecFit) reported 1 minute ago

  @JHewy23 @wigley_matthew @FootyonNine By “this crap” do you mean obvious fact?? So Optus stadium is Freo’s home ground. If they had 4 other sides that use it as their home ground too, but Freo had twice the supporter base of those clubs so can dominate the crowd noise each week and barely leave WA you wouldn’t see that as an enormous advantage over the competition??? Of course it is. That doesn’t mean you’re wrong at all, they have to play the other teams that occupy the MCG as home also. It’s also not any fault of Collingwood to have the biggest supporter base in the land either. Both points can be correct at the same time. But there’s no doubt it’s an enormous advantage every year for Collingwood, Richmond, Melbourne and Hawthorn….

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  BRODA (@RazeBannon) reported 2 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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  Crowid Michael (@BPCrowvid) reported 10 minutes ago

  The Optus Stadium surface is simply the worst; it’s worse than those arena shows that do Disney on Ice

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  Donald Saavedra (@DonaldS61870) reported 13 minutes ago

  @Batman2242 I'm on Optus . had no idea Telstra had gone down.

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  William Butcher (@WilliamBu49) reported 14 minutes ago

  @ShimogaHuduga @ravikeerthi22 Optus stadium costs 8000cr. NaMo stadium is **** 👍🏻

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  Tim Coghl.\n (@bohdia) reported 14 minutes ago

  @Adrian_Arciuli @FIFAWorldCup MCG, Optus and Adelaide are Ovals and non starters. Cake Tin would and should be knocked down to expand. Given cricket isn't played there it would be rectangular, By 2042 Stadium Australia will have been rebuilt Perth should have a 40k rectangular Hopefully expanded Coopers

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  Anthony Hodge 🦁🏆🐴 B2B! '24 & '25 AFL PREMIERS!! (@AwesomeAntho91) reported 16 minutes ago

  Halftime at Optus. That second quarter was, despite the inaccurate set shots, actually a lot better than the first. But we're still down by 7 points, so it's time for the Lions to regroup and go again in the third term. Hopefully the Eagles will finally lose their legs by then. #AFLEaglesLions

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  Optus (@Optus) reported 17 minutes ago

  @iisancs Hi Isan, we're sorry to hear you're experiencing issues with your internet connection in spite of paying your monthly Optus bill. Please send us a DM with your full service address and your internet type, so we can take a look and investigate further. -Enku

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  Gooseman (@perthozguy77) reported 17 minutes ago

  Optus Stadium has a drainage problem! ‘Players slipping over because of the pressure’ My ***! Can see the water splashing out beneath them. #AFLFreoSwans

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  Goldy (@ozgoldfish) reported 21 minutes ago

  @me_dc And it was totally free this World Cup! Paying for Optus was **** last time