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UK's Emergency Alert System to be sent to phones again in nationwide test

The UK government will send an emergency alert to all 4G and 5G phones during a nationwide test, affecting approximately 87 million devices.
The alert system was first trialled in 2023 and has been used in emergencies like Storm Darragh, which caused significant disruptions.
The government aims to improve pandemic preparedness through a nationwide exercise involving thousands of officials and regular testing of the emergency alert system.
Pat McFadden emphasized the importance of learning from past crises to enhance resilience for future emergencies.

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Evening Standard

UK emergency alert to be sent to mobile phones in national test

The Emergency Alert System (EAS) – which can sound an alarm through mobile phones – will be tested nationwide

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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UK's Emergency Alert System to be sent to phones again in nationwide test

The alert causes phones and tablets to vibrate, read the alert aloud and emit a loud siren-like sound, even if the device is on silent.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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UK Emergency Alert Incoming: 87,000,000 mobile phones to receive test warning in 2025 - what it is and when it's been used?

The system is designed to be used in the event of major incidents.

3 months ago·Scotland, United Kingdom

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Millions to receive emergency alert blast through phone as Government test system on every device in UK

The government will be sending millions of people an emergency siren message in 2025

3 months ago·Manchester, United Kingdom

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Emergency alert to be sent to millions of phones across Britain

Millions of Britons are set to receive an emergency alert on their mobile phones, as the Government prepares to retest its controversial "Armageddon Alert" system

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Birmingham Mail

Millions of UK mobile phones set to receive emergency ‘Armageddon alert’

Around 87 million phones will get an alert when the system is tested this year, the new Labour Party government has confirmed in the wake of Christmas.

3 months ago·Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom 3 months ago on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

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