A Telstra spokesperson said the issue is believed to have started on Sunday, June 10 at about 5.30pm and is affecting a mobile base station near Laurieton. 

“We are aware of an issue impacting mobile services in Laurieton and our technicians are working to fix the issue as quickly as possible,” a company spokesperson said. 

“We apologise for the inconvenience and understand the frustration this can cause.”

Residents have reported issues with their mobile service and some businesses are experiencing issues with electronic funds transfer (EFT).