New UK Emergency Alert test to take place today - but not everyone will get it
Another test of the UK's new Emergency Alerts system will take place today, the government has confirmed. However, not everyone will receive the alert.
The test was supposed to send a 10-second alarm and message notification to all 4G and 5G compatible phones, but people on certain networks reported being left out.Today, the government has confirmed that another test will take place, but that "most mobile phones and tablets will not get a test alert". It did not release any further information on who will receive the alert.
The system has been designed to warn the public if there is a danger to life nearby. In future, a similarly loud notification and message will be sent to people who are in a life-threatening situation, such as flooding and wildfires.
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