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ACMA probes Telstra after software defect crashes network
A software defect in network time-keeping nodes brought down Telstra's mobile and data services nationwide from around 4:30 am AEST on 8 July 2026, disrupting some Triple Zero connections and triggering 395 welfare checks.
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Telstra outage halts Triple Zero, trains and payments
Telstra's mobile network went down across Australia on 8 July 2026, cutting calls and data for millions of customers. The failure knocked out Triple Zero emergency access in parts of Western Australia, disrupted regional Victorian train signalling and stalled EFTPOS payments.