Telstra’s network is back after a nationwide outage traced to a 20-year “time travel” glitch. Customers still having trouble connecting are urged to restart their devices.
Phones and internet
Posted inNational News, Phones and internet
Telstra mobile outage plunges thousands into chaos
The largest mobile network in the country has been hit with an outage that has affected thousands of users with the telco saying it’s urgently fixing it.
Posted inPhones and internet, Torrington
Torrington maps the gaps as telcos promise upgrades that won’t fix black spots
Telstra has confirmed upgrades to the Bolivia tower won’t fix Torrington’s black spots. Now the community is mapping exactly where coverage fails, and taking the evidence to the minister.
Posted inCrime, General News, Phones and internet, Social issues and services, Torrington
Terrifying home invasion detail prompts phone action for Torrington
She has survived a terrifying home invasion, including watching her husband shoot their attacker to save their lives. Now 72 year old Di Blessing has turned to activist, kicking politicians into gear and getting the community together to fight for better phone service – with a previously unknown detail making the issue even more real.
Posted inManilla, NSW Politics, Phones and internet, Werris Creek
Tamworth MP pushes for return of mobile blackspot program
Residents in Werris Creek, Manilla and other centres across the region are still waiting for reliable mobile coverage. Now Kevin Anderson is pushing hard for the return of a program that once fixed exactly this problem.
Posted inCrime, Phones and internet, Torrington
Can’t call Triple-0: lack of services drives fear in Torrington
The terrifying alleged home invasion at Torrington has exposed a deeper crisis simmering across many New England communities: many residents simply cannot call for help.
Posted inNarrabri, Phones and internet, Tamworth, Walcha
NBN fixed wireless rollout coming to Walcha region
More than 120 homes and businesses around Walcha are set to receive upgraded nbn fixed wireless internet under a major regional connectivity rollout.
Posted inPhones and internet, Warialda
Telstra upgrades to boost mobile coverage in Warialda
Telstra customers in Warialda may experience outages in the next couple of weeks, with Telstra upgrading its local base station
Posted inNarrabri, Phones and internet, Technology
NBN Fixed Wireless is coming to the Narrabri LGA
Over 700 homes and businesses across the Narrabri Local Government Area are set to benefit from faster and more reliable internet connectivity, with nbn fixed wireless services being rolled out under the NSW Government’s Regional Digital Connectivity Program.
Posted inBingara, Phones and internet
Telstra denies issues in Bingara despite failure to deliver promised upgrade by Christmas
Telstra has denied there are problems with its mobile network in Bingara, despite another Christmas period marked by service outages and an upgrade promised before Christmas once again failing to materialise.