Customer Service Notice from iiNet Group

(iiNet Ltd, Westnet Pty Ltd, Internode Pty Ltd, Adam Internet Pty Ltd).

Severe weather events in parts of the Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Maranoa and Warrego and the Channel Country Districts of Queensland

iiNet Group reference ID: 6934806

As previously notified on 24th January 2020, the iiNet Group (iiNet Ltd, Westnet Pty Ltd, Internode Pty Ltd, TransACT Capital Communications Pty Ltd and Adam Internet Pty Ltd) is currently working to manage the impact to its network that has occurred as a result of severe weather events in parts of the Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Maranoa and Warrego and the Channel Country Districts of Queensland on or about Thursday 16 January 2020 through to Saturday 18 January 2020.

Severe weather events have caused notable damage to the network, rendering some services faulty, as referred to in Telstra Wholesales Mass Service Disruption Notification which can be found at https://www.telstra.com.au/consumer-advice/customer-service/mass-service-disruption/. A copy of this notice will also be published in the Brisbane Courier Mail on Friday 24/02/2020.

The iiNet Group is working closely with suppliers and wholesalers to assess and repair the damage to affected services in a timely manner. Customers in these regions may experience service disruptions and delays to normal connection times and fault restoration.

As these circumstances are outside the iiNet Group’s control, iiNet is claiming an exemption under Section 21 of the Telecommunications (Customer Service Guarantee) Standard 2011 from the normal performance standards. The exemption shall apply from 20 January 2020 to 22 March 2020 inclusive. This date is indicative only; customers should anticipate that some further delays may occur.


The iiNet Group (iiNet Ltd, Westnet Pty Ltd, Internode Pty Ltd, TransACT Capital Communications Pty Ltd and Adam Internet Pty Ltd) is currently working to manage the impact to its network that has occurred as a result of severe weather events in parts of the Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Maranoa and Warrego and the Channel Country Districts of Queensland on or about Thursday 16 January 2020 through to Saturday 18 January 2020

Severe weather events have caused notable damage to the network, rendering some services faulty, as referred to in Telstra Wholesales Mass Service Disruption Notification which can be found at https://www.telstra.com.au/consumer-advice/customer-service/mass-service-disruption/. A copy of this notice will also be published in the Brisbane Courier Mail on Friday 24 January 2020.

The iiNet Group is working closely with suppliers and wholesalers to assess and repair the damage to affected services in a timely manner. Customers in these regions may experience service disruptions and delays to normal connection times and fault restoration.

As these circumstances are outside the iiNet Group’s control, iiNet is claiming an exemption under Section 21 of the Telecommunications (Customer Service Guarantee) Standard 2011 from the normal performance standards. The exemption shall apply from 20 January 2020 to 23 February 2020 inclusive. This date is indicative only; customers should anticipate that some further delays may occur.

Services in the affected location with a phone number in the following ranges may have been affected:

07 4126 0200 To 07 4167 8999
07 4646 8000 To 07 4656 7999
07 4192 0000 To 07 4199 7999
07 4835 4000 To 07 4847 9999
07 4325 9000 To 07 4331 8999
07 4884 0000 To 07 4885 3999
07 4564 3000 To 07 4564 6999
07 4899 0600 To 07 4939 7899
07 4621 0000 To 07 4625 7399
07 4970 2000 To 07 4998 4999

Estimated number of impacted services: 685

iiNet Group customers can enquire about CSG payment eligibility or the basis for claiming this exemption by using the contact details below, and quoting fault reference 6934806

iiNet Ltd Westnet Pty Ltd Internode Pty Ltd Adam Internet Pty
Ltd
13 22 58 1300 786 068 1300 788 233 08 8423 4000

If after calling one of the above numbers, you remain dissatisfied, you may choose to contact the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) on 1800 062 058, www.tio.com.au.  

The iiNet Group would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused, and thank all affected customers for their patience. A copy of this notice is available at www.iinet.net.au/about/legal/mass‐disruptions/notice/6934806.