Telstra Outage Disrupts Southern New South wales, impacting 100,000 Customers
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A widespread telecommunications outage across southern New South Wales has been resolved, leaving approximately 100,000 Telstra customers without service for over an hour. The disruption, centered around the North Nowra exchange site, affected areas stretching from Nowra to Eden and inland to bombala, highlighting the region’s increasing reliance on consistent connectivity.
Did you know? – The outage underscored the region’s dependence on reliable internet and phone services. Businesses and residents alike faced meaningful challenges due to the loss of connectivity, impacting daily operations and communications.
Power Outage at Core of Disruption
The incident, which began around 1 p.m. local time, was triggered by a power outage at the North Nowra exchange. While power was swiftly restored, the initial disruption cascaded through 99 additional base stations, causing widespread loss of internet and phone coverage. A Telstra spokesperson confirmed the root cause, emphasizing the interconnected nature of the telecommunications infrastructure.
Pro tip: – Consider having a backup communication plan. In the event of an outage, having option ways to contact emergency services or loved ones can be crucial. This could include a battery-powered radio or a satellite phone.
Restoration Efforts and Remaining Issues
Telstra‘s southern NSW regional manager, chris Taylor, stated that services have largely been restored. “All mobile services are now fully restored,” Mr. Taylor told ABC radio Sydney. “And we’ve got the majority of NBN and fixed services up and running.” tho, he acknowledged that a small number of customers may still be experiencing issues, with crews continuing to work towards full restoration.
The outage extended beyond personal communication, significantly impacting local businesses.Venues across Bega reported an inability to process electronic payments, forcing reliance on cash transactions.
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Impact on Local Businesses and Community
The disruption underscored the critical role telecommunications play in daily life. A charity-run supermarket in nowra was forced to temporarily close its doors due to the inability to scan products or process card payments. jemma Tribe, from the Nowra Community food Store, described the situation as “a bit scary,” noting the difficulty in contacting support or even confirming the extent of the outage. “It’s a bit scary not even being able to find out if other people are experiencing this or get a hold of our internet provider, not even being able to text or call,” she said. “It was a bit unknown.”
Similarly, Nigel Gottaas, bar manager at the Bega Country club, reported disruptions to internet access, eftpos sales, and phone lines.While the outage occurred during a relatively quiet period, he emphasized the pervasive dependence on internet connectivity. “People were using cash, that had cash, otherwise they just waited around,” he said.”It just shows you how much we rely on the internet.”
Investigation and Future Mitigation
Telstra crews are currently investigating the cause of the initial power outage at the North Nowra site.According to Mr. Taylor, the company utilizes extensive remote monitoring to quickly identify and respond to such incidents. “We’ve got a lot of remote monitoring so we knew as soon as there was a problem,” he said. A extensive review will be conducted to det
