AdvertisementUpdated TechnologyTelecommunications Optus sued over Triple Zero outage linked to two deaths David Swan Updated July 30, 2026 — 10:11am ,first published 9:06am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Australia’s communications regulator has sued Optus over last year’s Triple Zero outage. “Australians rightly expect that when they call Triple Zero, their call will connect,” she said on Thursday. AdvertisementRelated Article InvestigationTelecommunications The emails that reveal how Optus downplayed the Triple Zero disaster Optus Mobile and other Singtel subsidiaries paid more than $12 million over similar failures in November 2023. “Australians rightly expect to reach Triple Zero when they need it most, and telcos are legally obligated to ensure that connection occurs,” Wells said.