Telstra phasing out CAN Radio phone system amid customer safety concerns
Telstra will phase out the CAN Radio phone system by November 2027, raising safety concerns among remote Australian customers who rely on it during emergencies. The company's new satellite technology requires customers to source their own backup power, prompting worries about connectivity during outages, particularly highlighted by local resident Kate Ashton.
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Published 28 Jun 2026, 20:45 UTC · Updated 28 Jun 2026, 21:00 UTC
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