20 Sep 2025 | 5 Mins Read
Optus Emergency Calls Fail, Resulting in Three Fatalities in Australia
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Optus, the Australian unit of Singapore Telecommunications, is facing multiple investigations and potential penalties after a technical failure disrupted emergency calls, resulting in three deaths. The outage, during a network upgrade, impacted triple-zero calls in South Australia, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia. Optus faces criticism for not immediately notifying emergency service.