Telstra, Optus, TPG and Aussie Broadband are among the number of providers having issues, leaving many residents unable to use the internet, make phone calls or pay using Eftpos. 9News
is experiencing a "major statewide" internet outage, with internet and phone services down across the state.
Power company TasNetworks has taken to Facebook to advise it is "experiencing a major statewide internet outage caused by upstream provider issues", which has even left its website unavailable.Telstra has taken to social media to advise the issue is believed to be cause by two separate cable cuts on the main routes to Tasmania.
TPG has also confirmed its mobile, home broadband and NBN customers across its various brands, which include Vodafone, TPG, iiNet, Lebara and felix, are also experiencing connectivity issues."Customers may have limited or no service at this time," a spokesperson said.Aussie Broadband has also advised it is investigating the issue.
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