Telstra's mobile network went down nationwide, leaving thousands unable to make calls or access data. The outage disrupted regional train services in Victoria and affected emergency triple-zero calls.
Australia's largest telecommunications provider confirmed a network issue affecting millions of customers across the country. The outage prevented standard voice calls and data access for mobile users.
Victorian regional train services were forced to shut down due to the disruption. Emergency services also faced complications, with triple-zero calls impacted during the incident.
Telstra acknowledged the problem but provided limited technical details about the cause or timeline for restoration. The carrier did not immediately specify how many customers were affected or provide an estimated recovery time.
The outage highlights vulnerability in Australia's telecommunications infrastructure, with a significant portion of the population dependent on a single major carrier for mobile connectivity. Regional services particularly felt the impact, with transport networks forced to halt operations until service resumed.
Telstra customers took to social media to report the disruption, with complaints spanning multiple states.
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