1 hour ago Sirens blare from mobile phones in test of national emergency alert system

At 3pm on Sunday, mobiles connected to 4G and 5G networks vibrated and sounded for around 10 seconds.

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5 h. ago UK emergency test alert sparks conspiracies from 'alien invasion' to 'nuke attack'

An announcement will be sent to almost every switched-on iPhone and Android device in the country at 3pm on Sunday, September 7, with the test set to last for 10 seconds

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28 h. ago Emergency alert test: Sporting events impacted including England match

The UK Government is conducting an emergency test alert at 3pm on Sunday, which will involve a loud siren sound playing on phones across the country. It could have an impact on sporting events taking place in the afternoon

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29 h. ago Exactly what will happen during emergency alert test at 3pm Sunday

It takes place on Sunday, September 7, at 3pm

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32 h. ago Drivers warned they could face £1,000 fine during UK emergency alert this weekend

The Government is set to send out an emergency alert to every phone in the UK at 3pm on Sunday, September 7, but drivers have been warned not to do one thing if they are behind the wheel

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45 h. ago Millions of UK iPhone and Android users at risk of emergency alert scam this weekend

The Government is set to blast an emergency alert through everyone's phones at 3pm on Sunday, 7 September - but cybersecurity experts are warning that hackers are planning to use the test to trick people

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3 d. ago 'Armageddon alarm' could trigger epileptic attacks when loud sirens sound on mobile phones across the country, charity warns

At about 3pm this coming Sunday all 4G and 5G mobile phones in the UK will blare a 10-second siren blast and display a test alert.

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3 d. ago Everything you need to know about the UK government's 'Armageddon alarm' this Sunday and why it's happening

At 3pm on Sunday (September 7), an official emergency alert will be sent to all 4G and 5G-enabled mobile phones and tablets. Watch the video to find out everything you need to know.

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4 d. ago 'Armageddon alarm' backlash: Government alert that will blare out your phone this weekend

At around 3pm on Sunday, 7 September, all 4G and 5G mobile phones in the UK will blare a 10-second siren blast and display a test alert from the Government.

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4 d. ago 'Armageddon alarm' could see domestic violence victims attacked by their abusers when they find hidden phones, charities warn

At around 3pm on Sunday, 7 September, all 4G and 5G mobile phones in the UK will blare a 10-second siren blast and display a test alert from the Government.

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4 d. ago Domestic abuse victims could be attacked by their abusers when they find hidden phones thanks to Government's 'Armageddon alarm', charities warn

At around 3pm on Sunday, 7 September, all 4G and 5G mobile phones in the UK will blare a 10-second siren blast and display a test alert from the Government.

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4 d. ago Drivers risk heavy fines if they do one thing at 3pm on Sunday

Drivers have been warned not to touch their phones at 3pm on Sunday otherwise they could face heavy fines

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4 d. ago Revealed: The simple way you can opt OUT of the UK government's 'Armageddon alarm' this Sunday

At 3pm on Sunday (September 7), the 'Armageddon alarm' will be sent to all 4G and 5G-enabled phones and tablets - unless owners opt out.

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6 d. ago Domestic abuse victims advised how to opt out of emergency alert drill

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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9 d. ago Drivers in Wales need to avoid touching their phones next Sunday at 3pm

The government will test its emergency alert system on Sunday, September 7, with a loud, siren-like sound

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