Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Telstra’s recent nation-wide phone outage has triggered a big debate about whether Australia’s phone network is up to scratch. We find out what happened and why some say we need a better way of making sure Aussies can make a call when they need to, especially if there’s an emergency.
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Telstra’s recent nation-wide phone outage has triggered a big debate about whether Australia’s phone network is up to scratch. We find out what happened and why some say we need a better way of making sure Aussies can make a call when they need to, especially if there’s an emergency.
BTN Story Page + Teacher Resources
https://www.abc.net.au/btn/classroom/telco-trouble/106937874
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For the past 55 years, Behind the News has been helping to break down current issues and events for young people all around the world. The program is a high-energy, fun way for people to learn about the stories we see in the news while providing background information that isn’t usually given by other news bulletins.
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