Telstra chief criticizes Optus over repeated network breakdowns

In September 2025, Optus experienced a significant network failure that disrupted emergency services across several Australian states. The incident led to the tragic loss of four lives, including an eight-week-old infant, and raised serious concerns about the reliability of the country’s telecommunications infrastructure. In the aftermath, Telstra’s CEO, Vicki Brady, addressed shareholders, emphasizing the importance of robust emergency services and the lessons learned from Optus’s failures.