Telstra Outage in Dardanup, State of Western Australia

@peely76 @Telstra The whole telco industry funds Telstra’s payphones under a govt levy and their continued provision is mandated by the govt’s Universal Service Obligation. So no, Telstra could not have ripped them up nor did they “choose” society and the customer

What Telstra's free to use payphones shows is that public phones are an essential service. They always have been, from the moment they were introduced, to now, and into the future. We must never again pay for this essential service.

@gleep23 @Telstra I think not quite, but yeah, it's like public transport, the cost of ticketing mainly covers the cost of having a ticketing system. This is why these should be state assets, not listed companies with profit motives. Essential/monopoly service + profit motive = inefficient.

@Telstra How about instead of the constant chopping and changing of plans you simplify and make sure you are competitive with what MVNOs like Aldi offer on your own network!

@Telstra Despite her protests I refuse to let my 9 year old have a mobile phone. This will make me feel a little easier for all the young kids who aren't allowed phones, should they ever need help. It's the modern day 'Safety House' 🏡

@Telstra Never ever Telstra. Worst accounts Dept. They just bill you even when Telstra is in the fault. When you bring that to their notice they send your account to the debt collectors. I have switched to another provider and I am so happy for it.

@Aerohaveno I was wondering what the intention was with @Telstra's announcement yesterday, I think you've hit the nail on the head @Aerohaveno. Making the payphones relevant again, making them a public service so they can install more with billboards attached. $$$$

@Telstra There has been no contact from Telstra. Complaint made with Ombudsman.

@crayolawtf @Telstra I have a problem can you help me

@crayolawtf @Telstra please help