Optus outages and service status in Long Forest, Victoria

Problems in the last 24 hours in Long Forest, Victoria

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

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in Long Forest and nearby locations:

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  Michelle Sheppard (@MishSheppard) reported 14 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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  The Forum Gentleman’s Club (@ForumGentleman) reported 34 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 🤴🤴

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  Adam Debrincat (@RooBoy10) reported 52 minutes ago from Long Forest, Victoria

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

Optus Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  Mo Jalloh (@MoJalloh) reported 8 minutes ago

  Origin Energy just had 900,000 customers' data breached, joining Optus, Medibank, Qantas and DP World. We treat each as a one-off. A pattern this long stops being bad luck and starts being the cost of collecting data you can't protect. #CyberSecurity #DataBreach

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  naymmm (@Naymmm_) reported 9 minutes ago

  @ARTCvan @stupidtechtakes talking about that one big optus outage I know abt gov killing volte incompatible phones

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  Optus (@Optus) reported 11 minutes ago

  @testtt45ubvhgg Hi there, sorry to hear that you are having trouble logging into your account. If you are referring to your My Optus app or My Account log in, typically too many incorrect password attempts will block your account for 15 minutes. If you don't remember the password or if you are unsure, please try resetting your password before attempting to log in again. If you have any questions regarding this or need assistance, please send us a Direct Message, so we can assist - Jay

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  Jack The Aussie (@hammerofleft) reported 11 minutes ago

  @amagickeagle999 Listen up ********. She's not expected to run it. She is expected as the responsible minister to oversee the regulatory framework and take the necessary legislative steps to protect consumers and ensure service standards are maintained. She promised tougher oversight after the two Optus outages last year and has done nothing, **** all. Over 600 triple 0 calls failed, lives at serious risk let alone the economic damage. Get it through your thick skull - She dropped the ball.

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  dan 🤞 (@Fisherking79) reported 12 minutes ago

  @jlandsme_93 The media in WA refuse to press Optus management over it. The drainage system there has issues all the time. The soil develops a slippery biofilm on it due to the **** drainage system

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  John Harrison 🇦🇺 🦘 (@JH_Otway_Ranges) reported 14 minutes ago

  @FranMooMoo I wonder if his satellites can be used for mobile phone network? Mobile phone calls and text messages don't use much bandwidth unlike the internet, if he were to somehow make phones and they worked everywhere even in the desert Telstra Vodaphone, and Optus would go bust

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  macca 🇦🇺 (@CMaccaa7) reported 17 minutes ago

  can’t watch the game but is it pissing down at Optus? Why can’t anyone kick straight #AFLFreoSwans

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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 Eastaughffe (AZ Vac done) (@Chris_E_Qld_Au) reported 19 minutes ago

  @therevaknight Because of Government incompetence, they had no simple backup system, they made NO allowances for technological failure, complexity is the enemy of reliable; the reliability issue was known (ref previous OPTUS outage). NO REDUNDANCY for critical infrastructure! @heidimur

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  Peter 🏊🏼🚲🏃🏻 (@Ironman_peter) reported 25 minutes ago

  @7NewsBrisbane Why doesn’t 000 have an alternative number as a backup run by? Maybe Optus or Tpg or Vodafone? How does a company or a business run with just one solution? 000 is incompetent.