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How do Triple Zero calls actually work? A telecommunications expert explains

How do Triple Zero calls actually work? A telecommunications expert explains

While it might seem simple, there are many steps involved between you calling Triple Zero, and paramedics, police or firefighters arriving to help.

10.10.2025 30

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Mark A Gregory

Optus Triple Zero outage has left multiple people dead. A telecommunications expert explains what went wrong – and how to fix it

Optus Triple Zero outage has left multiple people dead. A telecommunications expert explains what went wrong – and how to fix it

The outage has sparked fury and condemnation – and builds the case for stronger action against telcos.

22.09.2025 5

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Mark A Gregory

Optus Triple Zero outage has left 4 people dead. A telecommunications expert explains what went wrong – and how to fix it

The outage has sparked fury and condemnation – and builds the case for stronger action against telcos.

21.09.2025 4

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Mark A Gregory

Optus Triple Zero outage has left 3 people dead. A telecommunications expert explains what went wrong – and how to fix it

The outage has sparked fury and condemnation – and builds the case for stronger action against telcos.

20.09.2025 10

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Calling 000 for help in an emergency doesn’t work in parts of Australia – but a new plan could change that

An overhaul of the mobile network could help us send texts and make calls in even the remotest areas. But there are technical challenges we’d need...

25.02.2025 10

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Mark A Gregory