Millions of mobile phones across the UK will blare a loud siren next weekend, as the government tests its Emergency Alert System (EAS). All 4G and 5G phones and tablets will sound the alarm at the ...

The message, which was last sent out on April 2023, will be received on 87 million mobile phones with 4G and 5G, in line with a recommendation from the Covid inquiry regarding crisis preparation.

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The UK's Emergency Alert system is being testedon Sunday, with a message set to be sent to millions of devices across the country. A nationwide test of the alert will allow the government to check ...

Don’t freak out when your phone blows up Wednesday afternoon: This is a test. This is only a test. On Nov. 19, at precisely 1:55 p.m., B.C. residents will receive an emergency alert on cellphone, TV ...