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Problems in the last 24 hours
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Most Reported Problems
The following are the most recent problems reported by Telstra users through our website.
- Internet (42%)
- Phone (35%)
- Wi-fi (9%)
- E-mail (8%)
- Total Blackout (4%)
- TV (1%)
Live Outage Map
The most recent Telstra outage reports came from the following cities: Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Hobart, Smithton, Penola, Loxton, Adelaide, Kadina, Queenscliff, Maitland, Matakana, Gold Coast, and Townsville.
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 Melbourne
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Internet | 7 hours ago |
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Sydney
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Internet | 7 hours ago |
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Perth
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Internet | 8 hours ago |
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Melbourne
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Internet | 2 days ago |
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Brisbane
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Internet | 2 days ago |
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Sydney
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Phone | 2 days ago |
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Telstra Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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Muskonomy (@muskonomy) reportedNEWS: Telstra and TPG push Australian government for competitive spectrum auctions despite SpaceX warning Australian mobile carriers Telstra and TPG Telecom have urged the government to go ahead with open, competitive auctions for spectrum licences used for mobile and satellite mobile services, even after SpaceX warned it would withhold Starlink satellite mobile service in Australia if it isn’t given priority access to key wireless spectrum. SpaceX has made it clear that its satellite-to-mobile network (Starlink Direct to Cell) needs guaranteed access to Australia’s wireless airwaves to launch its full services — including voice and data for phones directly from satellites. But Telstra and TPG argue that giving one provider priority access risks limiting competition and could lock in high prices for consumers. A TPG spokesperson said competitive auctions are important because market concentration is a real risk if policy settings favour a single operator. They stressed Australia should encourage multiple satellite providers and business models, not entrench dominance by any one company, whether traditional mobile or satellite-based. Telstra and TPG’s stance comes amid broader debate about how Australia will manage spectrum — a critical resource that carries all mobile voice, text and data traffic. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has been consulting on future spectrum licences and how to allocate them fairly as older licences expire and new services are developed. Telstra itself has been active in satellite-mobile tech, testing and rolling out basic satellite messaging in Australia using SpaceX’s Direct to Cell system, but carriers say full commercial services must not be tied to exclusive spectrum access for one provider.
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LifeWithBeard™ (@ayyyitspete) reported@mikjcal @kpmuddle @Mr_Fanta_Pants Voda did a network sharing deal with Optus so they get all of Optus' rural coverage & Optus gets access to Voda's towers & fibre in areas Optus don't have a presence to install their radio gear and build out their network. Optus does very well vs Telstra in regional these days.
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Tony Chatham (@tony_chatham) reported@analyticflying @Optus I switched from @optus mobile to Woolworths who use the Telstra network. Considerably cheaper but much more reliable.
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Bill (@BillySisu) reported@TheNoisyTrunk @Caitlen2310 @adrian_couper When LNP min. Richard Alston was asked which parts of Telstra he had sold, Was it Yellow Pages or the GSM network, etc, his eyes glazed over and he confessed he sold a 30% tranche of THE ******* LOT. Which is why NBN needed to build a new fixed network at huge public cost.
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Drew Campbell (@Bundellafella) reported@Telstra No it’s not sorted. The mobile tower ran out of battery during a power outage last night. Power is restored but the mobile coverage is still down.
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ann hyland (@annhyland101) reportedSo, even though there’s a world wide **** storm that is ******* world economies, Telstra just messaged to say they are increasing my mobile phone cost. **** Telstra. @Telstra
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TheGrassman (@TheGrassmanVT) reported@Telstra My Dearest Matthew, Thank you for reaching out to my tweet of frustration and anger, i would like to first apologize for calling Telstra a nerd. while i did not expect a response i will gladly reply with the status of my network.
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Kezz (@kezzyi66) reported@Mr_Fanta_Pants @Telstra The thing that absolutely shits me about this is that half the time I have to use my home wifi to use internet on my phone. They know how much of a mind **** it is to move to another company.
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Salt N pepper 🌶️ (@Partytime63) reported@MarkAClarkson @Telstra I left Telstra years ago and not going back unless they are the only one left in the market. Telstra is the most expensive service provider in the world. They are also not honest about the blackspot in many parts of remote areas.
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|| Z A C || (@Lil_Caldwell) reportedThis is something I agree with. @Telstra your “lock in contracts” are the worst…you’re on notice.
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💧Jac 🗝🇵🇸 (@Jaccal68) reported@westonnights You ain’t seen nothin yet Current Business Context (2025–2026) Telstra is currently executing its "Connected Future 30" strategy, which emphasizes building a self-optimising "Autonomous Network". The company frequently uses AICC forums to stay connected with Israeli high-tech developments that can support these infrastructure goals.” AICC being the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce
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Bron (@Bron91856683607) reportedTelstra mobile network boost mobile network penny pinching thieves
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Tyler Williams (@T__Williams23) reportedTelstra is making me want to gouge my eyes out, two races, including one I was l leading, today on iRacing I and a bunch of people have dropped out because apparently they can't have a working service in 2026. Fix your **** ******* service holy.
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AussiEx.au (@aussiExau) reportedPhone bills are about to bite harder - Optus, Telstra and Vodafone have told customers mobile prices will rise soon, squeezing household budgets across Australia. First, the hikes are being driven by higher network and operating costs, inflation and ongoing 5G investment, and will hit both postpaid accounts and some prepaid users. Second, timing and scale differ by provider - some increases take effect within weeks and could outpace general inflation, so expect clear monthly impacts. Third, consumer protections are limited - check your contract, know your exit rights and review small-business plans. Act now: compare plans, contact your provider for options and escalate to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman or ACCC if you need help. #Telecoms #CostOfLiving #Australia
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Marko Matvikov (@MarkoMatvikov) reported@OTheChad Telstra is about as bad a company as I’ve ever had the displeasure of dealing with. All care, no responsibility.
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Sarisa sandy Lindsay (@LindsaySarisa) reported0423 855 331scam my number group business all NSW Australia network Optus Telstra Vodafone gang internet NSW
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miss_84 (@Miss__84) reported@Telstra No idea i havent spoken to her yet but this is a fair bit of crap youre pulling on an elderly and vulnerable woman... could almost inch into elder abuse considering youll still ask her to pay her full bill
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Brett Phillips (@Aussie_Anzac) reported@Telstra what the hell is going on with the mobile phone infrastructure in the Coonamble area? For over a week now, havent been able to have a complete conversation with my Dear Friend. Keeps dropping out. Its the 21st Century for smegs sake! Get your **** together!
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Gavin McKenzie (@gav_mck) reportedCan someone financial explain the term 'conduit foreign income' @Telstra has decided to declare 1.0 cents of their dividend as conduit foreign income, wtf #shares #dividends
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Savas (@savasmelb) reported@disco___cat I’m happy with a Boost 365 day plan and they use the full Telstra network. No point paying a premium for the Telstra brand I think.
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Karl Pharks 🇦🇺 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 (@Karl_Pharks) reported@MarcScottEmery @happyjas When big corporates (like Telstra) outsourced their call centres to India, two things happened immediately. 1) The customer records databases were stolen, and 2) Scam call centres opened up, calling all the customers and attempting to scam them. The big corporates were never held accountable, but they directly caused the Indian scammer tsunami that hit Australia.
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Bron (@Bron91856683607) reportedFRANK radmil and eliska zimova were involved in grooming of a child for a peodafile for over a decade TELSTRA MOBILE NETWORK IS profeting from silencing victims of torture and grooming and attempted murder of children to look like a accident in Perth Western Australia
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Lilen (@Lilens) reported@chopwisegamji @BobBurn97207272 No infrastructure build is complete lie though, what about West Connex and Bruce highway. Upgrade on Adelaide Hospital, Footscray hospitals and NBN ( never liked it) all done during last 29 years. And don’t forget labour sold of remaining Telstra ownership on 2011!! Come at me
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bamberee/Bree (@bamberee) reported@BrianJArbuckle Thank you.: I didn’t realise other companies use the Telstra network until this week. Time for me to start shopping around I think.
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Doc Haliday ⚓️🇦🇺 🇺🇦 (@TheRealDoc4) reported@RayJCapo79 I got eSIM when I changed over to Woolworths Mobile last week. Just need to ensure you turn off the Telstra Sim or it will keep looking for it and your battery power goes down hill. Was easy as to set up.
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Paulo (@PauloHalo) reported@RM_19844 @RobertG7958 The Telstra shares conflict of interest crook, the useless stupid and prune faced old hag health minister and the brainless twit resigning
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Aron Roach (@AronRoach7) reported@taximalsVT Foxtel was ****, and when Telstra first Introduced the High speed net, It really was Super fast high speed net for the first few months.. We got heaps. But they realised this, and all ISP's have been throttling the **** out of it every since.
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Con! (@c0n_AU) reported@JC47053522 @JohnOBrien101 Just like AusGov has some minor ownership of Telstra and Qantas, but has no say in their horrible business decision either!
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David (@dwilliamson931) reported@fakemetrotrains Much more competent then anything Metro can provide. It almost outdoes Telstra for being so customer unfocused
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Shanks_🇦🇺⚒️🥋✝️ (@Shannon37683302) reported@QBCCIntegrity We should have never privatised Telstra or NSW Energy. We are all paying more for it