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flag A 2025 Optus outage disrupted emergency calls for 14 hours, sparking widespread complaints and public concern in Australia.

flag Complaints about disruptions to emergency services in Australia surged after a September 2025 Optus outage disabled triple-zero calls for nearly 14 hours across four states, leading to hundreds of failed emergency calls. flag The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman reported a 3.6% rise in complaints from October to December, exceeding 14,000, with over 6,000 tied to mobile services. flag Many complaints stemmed from concerns over emergency access, faulty mobile hardware, internet outages, and compensation demands, while social media saw a rise in grievances outside the ombudsman’s jurisdiction. flag The findings reflect growing public anxiety over the reliability of critical communications infrastructure.

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