Key Points
- The Optus meltdown of November the 8th has been described as the worst network outage in Australian history.
- Optus says the company agrees with what the government is doing.
- Access to emergency services will be a prime focus of the review.
A recent report by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission found that emergency roaming, which would allow Australians to connect to any available mobile network during natural disasters and other emergencies, is technically feasible.
However, further work is needed to design and develop its capability.
