6 d. ago Millions to receive emergency alert in ‘largest public safety exercise in British history’

Millions of smartphones on 4G and 5G networks across the UK will make a loud siren-like noise next month

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6 d. ago Everyone's phone alarms will sound in 'one of biggest safety exercises' in UK history

The Cabinet Office said that the UK Government will carry out an emergency alert test next month to ensure mobile phones are "fully functional" in the event of an incident

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6 d. ago Emergency alert drill within weeks will be among 'biggest safety exercises in UK history'

With one month to go Pat McFadden is now rallying the nation to get ready for the second ever national test of the UK’s Emergency Alerts system.

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6 d. ago Brits urged to prepare for 'one of the biggest public safety exercises in UK history' as Labour oversees fresh test of emergency alert system

At around 3pm on Sunday 7 September, millions of phones will vibrate and make a siren sound for around 10 seconds as Brits receive a text of fewer than 100 words.

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6 d. ago Emergency alert test in a month will be 'one of the biggest' drills in UK history

On Sunday, September 7, at around 3pm, mobile phones connected to 4G and 5G networks will vibrate and emit a siren sound for up to 10 seconds

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6 d. ago Emergency alert test 'one of biggest safety exercises' in UK history

It will be taking place in September

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