The customer's Samsung device was unable to connect to the Triple Zero emergency services

The Australian telco's outage woes continue

As Australia's senate grills Optus over the outage

Claims that "Ericsson's equipment did not operate as it should"

Days after a significant Triple Zero outage hit the carrier

As telco admits that processes weren't followed

Carriers have seen their networks impacted following the fires

During which time, three people died

As part of the first phase of 5G rollout

Will deploy the spectrum nationwide

Also covers rooftop sites

Final decision sits with the country's minister for Media and Communications

Telstra retains 25 percent stake, forms JV with Infosys

The deal has been completed quicker than initially expected

But the carrier denies AI is the reason

The final hurdle has now been cleared

Proceeds will be used to reduce debt

The carrier had initially planned to retire its 3G network this year

The ship's radar caused interference issues for local network providers

However, rival telco Telstra warns it will whittle down its workforce by 2030 through “AI efficiencies”

The gloves are off down under

Also aims to deliver power consumption savings for the carrier

Won't impact competition, says the ACCC

Claims that the build will be a commercial first for the country