US EditionFull List of People Who Won't Receive Emergency Alert on Sunday - Liverpool Echo
The test alert will sound at 3pm on September 7 to verify system functionality by notifying millions of UK mobile users within range of local masts.
- On Sunday, September 7, 2025 the UK Government will test the Emergency Alert system at 3pm, sending a loud siren and vibration to millions of mobile phones and tablets across the UK.
- Launched in April 2023, the Emergency Alert system has been used five times in emergencies like Storm Darragh, and the UK Government says regular tests ensure it warns people during real dangers to life.
- Phones receive the test via phone masts on 4G and 5G networks, but some devices—switched off, on 2G/3G, Wi‑Fi only, or not compatible—may miss it, so users should check device settings 'emergency alerts'.
- Domestic abuse charities warned the alarm may expose hidden phones and urged victims to switch them off, while the UK Government says people can opt out but strongly recommends keeping alerts on.
- After the test the government said it will resolve problems after the nationwide test in April 2023, noting some phones on the Three network missed alerts, highlighting delivery limits.
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People who will not get Emergency Alert on their mobile this weekend - full list - The Mirror
A national test of the Emergency Alert system is taking place on Sunday, September 7, with a siren and vibration lasting around ten seconds, or until the user switches the alert off
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