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Telstra Software Defect Causes Widespread Network Outage in Australia

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRepublic ·

A software defect in Telstra's network disrupted mobile services, rail communications, payments, and emergency calls across Australia. The outage exposed critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, affecting millions of users and businesses. Telstra is working to restore services and investigate the root cause.

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The incident underscores the fragility of telecom infrastructure when a single software bug can cripple essential services, raising questions about redundancy and testing protocols.
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