Mass service disruptions

Information and notifications

Vocus retail brands (including iPrimus, Commander, Dodo and Engin) pride themselves on delivering great customer service and are committed to their obligations in accordance with the Federal Register of Legislation - Telecommunications (Customer Service Guarantee) Standard 2023.

However, occasionally events such as natural disasters and emergencies (eg floods and bushfires); extreme weather conditions (eg storms and lightning); or damage to our facilities or the facilities of our suppliers and other things that the Vocus Group cannot control could mean we are prevented from repairing faults or connecting standard telephone services within usual timeframes.

These types of events may trigger a Mass Service Disruption exemption which releases the Vocus Group from complying with the CSG performance standards for the duration of the Mass Service Disruption.

This exemption process is outlined in part 3 of the Telecommunications (Customer Service Guarantee) Standard 2023, which is explained on the ACMA website. Should you wish to challenge an exemption, you can raise the matter with the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO). More information and contact details are available on the TIO website.

When a Mass Service Disruption exemption is in place in your area, Vocus will contact you directly with the full details of the disruption.

Service disruptions:

2025-04-03 – Vocus-NT-2010

Parts of the Alice Springs and Alice Springs remote areas for Northern Territory were impacted by severe storms with heavy rainfall resulting in flash flooding and road closures.

Affected Period: 30 Mar 202501 Apr 2025

Affected brands: iPrimus, Commander, Dodo and Engin

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2025-04-02 – Vocus-NSW-2059

Parts of the Newcastle, Hunter and Lake Macquarie Districts for New South Wales were impacted by severe storms resulting in heavy rainfall exceeding the 10 Year average, flash flooding and hazardous winds.

Affected Period: 27 Mar 202529 Mar 2025

Affected brands: iPrimus, Commander, Dodo and Engin

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2025-04-02 – Vocus-NSW-2058

The Castle Hill, Eastern Suburbs, Hawkesbury, Miranda, Newtown, North Sydney, Northern Beaches, Penrith, Sydney CBD and South West Sydney Districts for New South Wales were impacted by severe storms resulting in heavy rainfall exceeding the 10 Year average and hazardous winds.

Affected Period: 28 Mar 202529 Mar 2025

Affected brands: iPrimus, Commander, Dodo and Engin

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2025-04-02 – Vocus-NSW-2057

2025-04-02 – Vocus-QLD-2085

2025-04-02 – Vocus-QLD-2084

2025-04-02 – Vocus-NSW-2056

2025-04-02 – Vocus-QLD-2083

2025-03-31 – Vocus-NT-2009

2025-03-31 – Vocus-QLD-2082

2025-03-31 – Vocus-QLD-2081

2025-03-24 – Vocus-WA-2016 Extension

2025-03-24 – Vocus-QLD-2080

2025-03-24 – Vocus-WA-2017

2025-03-20 – Vocus-QLD-2079

2025-03-11 – Vocus-NSW-2055

2025-03-11 – Vocus-QLD-2078

2025-03-06 – Vocus-QLD-2075 Extension

2025-03-06 – Vocus-QLD-2074 Extension

2025-03-06 – Vocus-QLD-2071 Extension

2025-02-27 – Vocus-QLD-2073 Extension

2025-02-27 – Vocus-QLD-2070 Extension

2025-02-20 – Vocus-NSW-2054 Extension

2025-02-17 – Vocus-WA-2016

2025-02-17 – Vocus-QLD-2077

2025-02-17 – Vocus-NSW-2051 Extension

2025-02-17 – Vocus-NSW-2050 Extension

2025-02-17 – Vocus-NSW-2053 Extension

2025-02-13 – Vocus-WA-2012 Extension

2025-02-13 – Vocus-NSW-2052 Extension

2025-02-12 – Vocus-QLD-2076

2025-02-12 – Vocus-NT-2008 Extension

2025-02-10 – Vocus-QLD-2075

2025-02-05 – Vocus-QLD-2074

2025-02-05 – Vocus-VIC-2022

2025-02-04 – Vocus-QLD-2073

2025-02-04 – Vocus-QLD-2071

2025-02-04 – Vocus-QLD-2070

2025-02-04 – Vocus-QLD-2069

2025-02-04 – Vocus-NSW-2047 Extension

2025-02-04 – Vocus-QLD-2064 Extension

2025-01-28 – Vocus-WA-2015

2025-01-23 – Vocus-NSW-2054

2025-01-22 – Vocus-NSW-2053

2025-01-22 – Vocus-NSW-2052

2025-01-22 – Vocus-NSW-2051

2025-01-22 – Vocus-NSW-2050

2025-01-22 – Vocus-WA-2014

2025-01-17 – Vocus-TAS-1806

2025-01-13 – Vocus-WA-2012