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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 8 MIN

Why Telstra's core network failure crippled Australia's systems today

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RMIT engineering expert Mark Gregory broke down the technical breakdown behind Telstra's massive nationwide outage and explained why out-of-date laws are leaving customers entirely unprotected. Hear why he believed telecom networks are running "on the smell of an oily rag" and what needs to change to prevent the next major blackout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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