Telstra否认3G关机导致新南威尔士州一场致命的农场大火造成紧急呼叫失败。 Telstra denies 3G shutdown caused failed emergency calls during a deadly farm fire in NSW.

Telstra否认其3G网络的关闭在新南威尔士州致命的农场火灾中造成紧急呼叫失败。 Telstra denies that the shutdown of its 3G network caused failed emergency calls during a fatal farm fire in NSW. 一项调查发现,共打了8通电话,其中3通因信号强度差而没有连接。 An investigation found eight calls were made, with three not connecting due to poor signal strength. Telstra和Optus于10月开始逐步淘汰3G,以扩大4G和5G服务。 Telstra and Optus began phasing out 3G in October to expand 4G and 5G services. 然而,区域居民报告说,连通性问题有所增加,Telstra将其归因于设备设置、离塔的距离和环境条件等因素。 However, regional residents report increased connectivity issues, which Telstra attributes to factors like device settings, distance from towers, and environmental conditions.