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Storm Disrupts TPG Telecom, Millions Face Service Outage

2/12/2025

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A powerful storm wreaked havoc on TPG Telecom's Sydney data center, plunging millions of customers into chaos on Monday evening. The outage, which struck around 5:20 PM AEDT, disrupted services for brands like iiNet and Vodafone. Although most services were back by Tuesday morning, frustrated customers still faced lingering issues and communication gaps.

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A powerful storm wreaked havoc on TPG Telecom's Sydney data center, plunging millions of customers into chaos on Monday evening. The outage, which struck around 5:20 PM AEDT, disrupted services for brands like iiNet and Vodafone. Although most services were back by Tuesday morning, frustrated customers still faced lingering issues and communication gaps.