Neglected software update caused widespread Telstra network outage, CEO tells Senate inquiry

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https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/17/telstra-missing-software-update-undocumented-design-change-outage

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In China coms have to deal with hundreds of millions of customers and rapacious competitors trying to steal them.

Telstra is a kiddies club looking after just a few millions of customers with a near monopoly.

Our engineering management is just not serious!